Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.

The United States has a rich history spanning 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, ...

Everywhere you go in the United States, there are several "official" things that are claimed as representative of any state that you're in. These include state birds, state flowers and even state ...

All 50 states have their own unique nicknames. These nicknames reflect a distinctive history, geography, crops, or culture. Several are instantly recognizable, such as the "Sunshine State" and "The ...

OLYMPIA, Wash - For decades, people have referred to Washington as the evergreen state. Turns out, the nickname is not official. A bill moving through the state legislature would change that. Senate ...