Wisconsin – Maps
Choose one of these excellent maps of Wisconsin, and start your exploration of the Badger State.
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Choose one of these excellent maps of Washington, and start your exploration of the Evergreen State, an unofficial nickname received because of the abundant evergreen forests within the state.
Read MoreVermont Maps
Choose one of these excellent maps of Vermont, and start your exploration of the Green Mountain State.
Read MoreUtah Maps
Choose one of these excellent maps of Utah, and start your exploration of the Beehive State, so called to commemorate that Mormon pioneers originally called the area Deseret meaning “honeybee.”
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These excellent maps of South Dakota, will help you explore the Mount Rushmore State, a nickname given in recognition of the immense presidential carving that resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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New Mexico’s Nickname – The Land of Enchantment
The history of the New Mexico state nickname.
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California’s Nickname – The Golden State
The history of California’s nickname, The Golden State.
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Connecticut’s Nicknames
A look at the various nicknames, current and historical, for the state of Connecticut.
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Soubriquets Of States (Nicknames)
The following article on state nickname’s appeared in the Washington Time’s Newspaper way back in 1901. Seeing the description of the nicknames of the various states at that time in history, may give you a different look at the history of your state.
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Maryland Nickname – Old Line State
ccording to the New York State Archives, the “Line” refers to regiments that served under General Washington, including artillery and the Green Mountain Boys. The “Maryland Line” won fame in 1775-1776 at the Battle of Long Island…
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