NEBRASKA |
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| State Info | Capital: |
Lincoln |
| Size: |
77,358 square miles |
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| Rank in Size: |
15th |
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| Population: |
1,711,263: Nebraska is the 38th state in population |
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| State Tree: |
Eastern Cottonwood |
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| State Flower: |
Goldenrod |
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| State Bird: |
Western Meadowlark |
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| State Song: |
Beautiful Nebraska |
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| State Nicknames: |
Cornhusker State, Beef State, and Tree Planter State |
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| State Motto: |
Equality Before the Law |
| Important Cities |
Omaha |
Population: 390,007 |
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Lincoln |
Population: 225,581 |
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Grand Island |
Population: 42,940 |
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Bellevue |
Population: 44,382 |
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Kearney |
Population: 27,431, |
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Fremont |
Population: 25,174 |
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Bellevue |
It is the oldest town in Nebraska. It was established in 1823 as a fur-trading center. Some of the town's buildings are more than 100 years old. |
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Boys Town |
It's near Omaha and is a home for neglected and homeless children. They take in all kinds of children of all races and creeds. |
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Museum of the Fur Trade |
It's near Chadron. It also has a large collection of Indian artifacts, early guns, and other fur trade relics. |
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Toadstool Park |
Located in the Badlands near Crawford, Toadstool Park has oddly shaped rock formations. Many resemble giant toadstools. |
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Chimney Rock National Historic Site |
It's near Bayard. The spire at CRNHS rises about 500 feet above the North Platte. |
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1803 |
The United States bought the Louisiana territory, including Nebraska, from France. |
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1804 |
Meriwether Louis and William Clark traveled up the Missouri River and explored eastern Nebraska. |
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1854 |
Nebraska territory is formed. |
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1865 |
The Union Pacific Railroad began building its line west from Omaha. |
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1867 |
Nebraska becomes a state on March 1. |
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1934 |
Nebraskans voted to adopt an unicameral legislature. |
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1939 |
Petroleum was discovered in Southeastern Nebraska. |
| Grover Alexander | He was a baseball pitcher. Grover was born in Saint Paul. | |
| Robert Taylor | He is a famous actor. Robert was born in Filley. | |
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Gerald Rudolph Ford |
He is a former U.S. president. Gerald was born in Omaha, Nebraska. |
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Malcolm X |
He was a civil rights advocate. Malcolm was born in Omaha | |
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Frank Leahy |
He is a football coach. Frank was born in O'Neil. |
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| George Beadle | He is a geneticist. George was born in Wahoo. |
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Services: |
76% |
Includes community, business, and person- al services. | |
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Industry: |
18% |
Includes construction, manufacturing, and mining. | |
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Agriculture: |
6% |
Includes agriculture, fishing, and forestry. |
Resources: Internet: 50states.com, IpL Kidspace: stately knowledge.com,
Books: Nebraska, World Book NO 2000