State Symbols

Here are some of Nebraska's state symbols.

State Tree: Cottonwood

State Nickname: The Corn Huskers state

State Flower: Goldenrod

State Motto: "Equality Before Law."

State Bird: Western Meadowlark

State Insect: Honey Bee

State Gemstone: Blue Agate

State Stone: Prairie Agate

State Grass: Little Bluestem

State Mammal: Whitetail Deer

State Fish: Channel Catfish

State Beverage: Milk

State Dance: Square Dance

State Time zones: Mountain and Central

State's Largest City: Omaha

State Song: Beautiful Nebraska

State Capitol: Lincoln

Governor: Pete Ricketts

State River: Platte River

State's First people: European explorers