The following is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Nebraska, listed in the order adopted by the Nebraska Legislature:
State symbols Type Symbol Year ImageFlagA blue background with the seal of Nebraska superimposed on the center.1925MottoEquality Before the Law1867NicknameCornhusker State1945SealThe Great Seal of the State of Nebraska1867FlowerGoldenrod (Solidago gigantea)Species is defined as S. serotina, which is a synonym of S. gigantea.1895Poet laureateJohn Neihardt1921BirdWestern meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta)1929SymbolA covered wagon pulled by a pair of oxen.1963Slogan"Welcome to NEBRASKAland where the West begins"1963FossilMammoth 1967GemstoneBlue agate1967RockPrairie agate 1967Song"Beautiful Nebraska"1967GrassLittle bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)1969TreeCottonwood (Populus deltoides) 1972InsectHoneybee (Apis mellifera) 1975SoilHoldrege series1979MammalWhite-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)1981Poet laureateWilliam Kloefkorn1982FishChannel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) 1997-09-13American folk danceSquare dance1997-09-19Ballad"A Place Like Nebraska"1997-10-09Baseball capitalSt. Paul (historic)Wakefield1997-10-09Village of lightsCody1997-12-11RiverPlatte River1998-02-26Soft drinkKool-Aid1998-05-21BeverageMilk1998-09-10ReptileOrnate Box Turtle2022
See also List of Nebraska-related topics Lists of United States state insignia State of Nebraska
References
External links Nebraska's State Symbols (PDF) Official Symbol and Slogan for the State of Nebraska