Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's ...

Have you ever wonder why Oregon State University's mascot is a beaver? Why there's an NBA team called the New Orleans Pelicans? Or what a Tar Heel is? It turns out a lot of the pop-culture references ...

The nickname became official in 1995 thanks to Rep. Dennis Young, who introduced legislation citing the state's various rivers, streams, lakes, bayous, mountains, and wildlife. Arkansas Tourism is now ...

From notable historical facts to remarkable geographic features, state nicknames convey the unique culture and identity of each state Name that state Oklahoma is “The Sooner State.” Montana is “The ...