The State of
Nebraska (NE)

The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln.

The Postal Code for Nebraska: NE

Typical abbreviation for Nebraska: Neb., Nebr.

When the people of Nebraska refer to themselves: Nebraskan

Time Zone: Although most of Nebraska lies in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone, the western portion lies in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone. The following counties are in Mountain Time:

Arthur, Banner, Box Butte, Keith, Kimball, Chase, the western portion of Cherry, Cheyenne, Dawes, Dundy, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Morrill, Perkins, Scotts Bluff, Sheridan & Sioux

All of Nebraska observes daylight saving time.

Nickname for Nebraska: "The Cornhusker State"

State Motto: Equality Before The Law"

State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)

State Tree: Eastern Cottonwood (populus deltoides)

State Flower: Goldenrod (solidago)

State Song: "Beautiful Nebraska"

Statehood: Nebraska became the 37th state on Mar 1, 1867.

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