Kansas History
Name
Name
The U.S. state of Kansas is named for the Kansa (or Kaw) tribe of Native Americans who lived along the Kansas River. Because so many wild sunflowers grow in the state, Kansas is nicknamed the Sunflower State. Kansas has been the site of many tornadoes, leading to another nickname—the Cyclone State. The capital is Topeka. - Britannica Encyclopedia
State Bird: The Meadowlark
State Flower: The Sunflower
State Mammal: The Buffalo
State Insect: HoneyBee
State Flag
State Tree: The Cottonwood
State Reptile: Ornate Box Turtle
State Amphibian: The Barred Tiger Salamander