The Heart of Dixie Although Alabama doesn’t have an official nickname, the nickname that’s most commonly used is “Heart of ...

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 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 ...

Test your knowledge of U.S. state nicknames with this challenging quiz! Only 1 in a million can ace these American trivia ...

People watch the beautiful sunset in Scottsdale on Feb. 9, 2024. Everyone knows Arizona is nicknamed the Grand Canyon State. But did you know it's also been called the Baby State or the Sweetheart ...

As Oregon and Oregon State meet for the 129th time on Saturday, here's a look back at why the in-state rivalry nickname is no longer the 'Civil War.' ...

State representatives filed a bill to make the state nickname official in 2023, with one caveat: It should be attributed to Harry Hoosier, a formerly enslaved Methodist minister who preached ...

Each of the 50 states has a famous nickname. Some are straightforward, like Delaware's nickname, the "First State." Others require a bit more of an explanation, such as how Wisconsin became the ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname. Where states had multiple nicknames throughout history, the one ...