State Nicknames Directory

All State Nicknames

Explore the official nicknames chosen by each U.S. state.

50 symbols 4 regions

The Prairie State
Midwest

The Prairie State

IL
Illinois • Midwest
Official state nickname for Illinois
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The Hoosier State
Midwest

The Hoosier State

IN
Indiana • Midwest
Official state nickname for Indiana
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The Hawkeye State
Midwest

The Hawkeye State

IA
Iowa • Midwest
Official state nickname for Iowa
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The Sunflower State
Midwest

The Sunflower State

KS
Kansas • Midwest
Official state nickname for Kansas
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The Wolverine State
Midwest

The Wolverine State

MI
Michigan • Midwest
Official state nickname for Michigan
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The North Star State
Midwest

The North Star State

MN
Minnesota • Midwest
Official state nickname for Minnesota
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The Show-Me State
Midwest

The Show-Me State

MO
Missouri • Midwest
Official state nickname for Missouri
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The Cornhusker State
Midwest

The Cornhusker State

NE
Nebraska • Midwest
Official state nickname for Nebraska
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The Peace Garden State
Midwest

The Peace Garden State

ND
North Dakota • Midwest
Official state nickname for North Dakota
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The Buckeye State
Midwest

The Buckeye State

OH
Ohio • Midwest
Official state nickname for Ohio
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The Mount Rushmore State
Midwest

The Mount Rushmore State

SD
South Dakota • Midwest
Official state nickname for South Dakota
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The Badger State
Midwest

The Badger State

WI
Wisconsin • Midwest
Official state nickname for Wisconsin
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Each U.S. state has chosen an official nickname to represent its natural heritage, culture, or history. Click on any card above to learn more about the symbol, its characteristics, and why it was chosen.

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