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Nebraska State Name Origin:
Nebraska became the 37th state in 1867 (see STATEHOOD ORDER).
Nebraska's state quarter depicts a covered wagon and Chimney Rock
(prominent geological formation in western Nebraska - national historic site:
a landmark along the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails.
American Indians called the rock formation Elk Penis).
Public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 STATE QUARTERS
What does the name Nebraska mean?
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The name "Nebraska" is based on an Otos Indian word meaning "flat water," referring to the Platte River. Some communities in Nebraska that are also names of Indian tribes:
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Arapahoe
Ogallala
Omaha
Pawnee City
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Santee
Ponca
Macy
Winnebago
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Name origins for all 50 states
Nebraska Geology and Topography Map: USGS
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