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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.
The nickname was adopted by the state in 1950 and was adopted as the mascot of Ohio State University in the 1960s. Oklahoma's nickname, the "Sooner State," dates back to the 1800s.
California: The Golden State There are mixed opinions on the origin of the Golden State nickname, and in truth, it's probably a combination of inspiration. For starters, there's the iconic Golden ...
Nicknames: Golden State 1968 — Song "I Love You, California" 1989 — State symbols. Type Symbol ... California State Military Museum: 2004 Mineral: Gold: 1965
An Act for the Admission of the State of California; State of California becomes 31st state admitted to the United States of America on September 9, 1850 Rail transport in California since 1856; Pony Express, 1860–1861; American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865 California in the American Civil War; First Transcontinental Telegraph ...
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After changing their name from the San Francisco Warriors, the Warriors became (and remain) the only NBA team that does not include the name of their state or their city in their name (although "Golden State" is a well-known California nickname). After four seasons in the ABA, Barry rejoined the Warriors in 1972.
Golden State, by Bush, 2001; Golden State EP, by KT Tunstall, 2016; The Golden State (Mia Doi Todd album), 2002; The Golden State (N2Deep album), 1997 "Golden State", a song by American Hi-Fi from the 2014 album Blood & Lemonade "The Golden State", a song by City and Colour from the 2013 album The Hurry and the Harm"