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A list of US state slogans is available, as well as a list of US state State Name, origin of the state names,
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Colorado State NamesColorado Name Etymology and State NicknamesRocky Mountains
Origin of Colorado State NameFrom the Spanish, "ruddy"or "red." The name of the state, Colorado, has its origin in the Spanish language, as the word for "colored red". This was the name chosen for Colorado as a Territory in 1861 by Congress. NicknamesColorado has been nicknamed the "Centennial State" and is also called "Colorful Colorado." An epithet now reserved for Denver, the "Mile High City" Centennial StateColorado has been nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence. Colorful ColoradoColorado also is called "Colorful Colorado" presumably because of our magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. This phrase has decorated maps, car license plates, tourist information centers and souvenirs of all kinds! Columbine StateThe white and lavender Columbine, Aquilegia caerules, was adopted as the official state flower on April 4, 1899 by an act of the General Assembly. Columbine is symbol for Spirit Silver StateBecause of the abundant silver mines, it also laid claim to The Silver State, but which Nevada disputed its right to as early as 1871. Lead StateThe minerals of the state also led to, according to some unconfirmed reports, The Lead State. Switzerland of AmericaIt also tried for Switzerland of America, but four other states (Maine, New Jersey, New Hampshire and West Virginia) disputed this one. Treasure StateColorado tried for Treasure State, but Montana wanted that Mile-high State and Highest StateIts high elevation has led to the state occasionally being known as the Mile-high State (although that's an epithet now reserved for Denver, the "Mile High City") and the Highest State. Buffalo Plains StateFrom the roaming bison herds led to The Buffalo Plains State. SlogansColorful Colorado Colorado Postal CodeCOColorado Resident's NameColoradan, Coloradoan |
State Names
The etymologies of some US state names are more obvious than
others, derived from the Spanish or French tongue. Though, more than half of the US state
names come from Native American tribal languages, with several still a mystery to scholars
and historians.
name \ˈnām\ noun Etymology:Middle English, from Old English nama; akin to Old High German namo name, Latin nomen, Greek onoma, onyma Date: before 12th century 1 a: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing b: a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity
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