6 Nicknames for Nebraska and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

By Jonathan Davis

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Introduction

6 Nicknames for Nebraska and the Stories Behind Them Visual Story

You've probably heard of the Cornhusker State, but there are many more nicknames for Nebraska...

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NICKNAME 1

The Cornhusker State

It's a well-known Nebraska fact that the area is nicknamed the Cornhusker State. This moniker...

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NICKNAME 2

The Beef State

It has never been an official nickname, but Nebraska has been known as the Beef...

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The Tree Planter State

Although it's an old nickname, you'll often hear Nebraska called the Tree Planter State. It...

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Black Water State

The Black Water State is not the most common Nebraska nickname, especially in the present...

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Antelope State

Another of the local nicknames dating back to the 1800s is the Antelope State. It...

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Bug-Eating State

This one is probably the grossest-sounding nickname for Nebraska on the list. But during the...

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Conclusion

In Summary

Everyone knows that Nebraska is the Cornhusker State, but did you know the nickname became...

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