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Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.
True is also noted for painting murals for the Senate and House chambers in the Wyoming State Capitol. [9] True's bucking horse and rider image is also on the nameplates of Wyoming newspapers the Wyoming Tribune Eagle of Cheyenne and the Casper Star-Tribune, on the state quarter, and on the state highway shield.
The list of regional nicknames used in English language includes nicknames for people based on their locality of origin (birthplace, place of permanent residence, or family roots). Nicknames based on the country (or larger geopolitical area) of origin may be found in the List of ethnic slurs .
George Washington gave Maryland the name "Old Line State." As a general in the Revolutionary War, Washington praised Maryland's regular line troops, who served in many battles throughout the war.
The nickname "Empire State" is believed to have origins dating back to a letter written by George Washington in 1785, where he praised New York's resilience and referred to it as "the Seat of the ...
The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Casper – Oil City; Cheyenne – The Magic City of the Plains. [3] Cody – Rodeo Capital of the World [4] Douglas – Jackalope Capital of the World. [5] Laramie – Gem City of the Plains. [6] Lovell – The Rose City of Wyoming [7] Meeteetse
During his time in the White House, President George W. Bush was known for his love of giving other people nicknames — "Pootie Poot" (Russian President Vladimir Putin), "Bushie," (First Lady ...
Wyoming (/ w aɪ ˈ oʊ m ɪ ŋ / ⓘ wye-OH-ming) [9] is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States.It borders Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the south.