State Symbols Guide

Nebraska State Symbols & Official Emblems

The Midwest State • Explore official state symbols, history, facts, and cultural heritage.

Abbreviation
NE
Capital
Lincoln
Population
1,961,504
Statehood
1867
Region
Midwest
Symbols
6
Nebraska flag

Official State Symbols

Western Meadowlark
State Bird

Western Meadowlark

Adopted 1929

Sturnella neglecta

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Nebraska State Flag
State Flag

Nebraska State Flag

Adopted 1925
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Goldenrod
State Flower

Goldenrod

Adopted 1895

Solidago gigantea

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Equality Before the Law
State Motto

Equality Before the Law

Adopted 1867

English

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The Cornhusker State
State Nickname

The Cornhusker State

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Cottonwood
State Tree

Cottonwood

Adopted 1972

Populus deltoides

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Nebraska
Abbreviation
NE
Capital City
Lincoln
Population
1,961,504
Statehood Date
March 1, 1867
Region
Midwest
Number of Symbols
6

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