Tennessee |
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Admitted to the union: June 1, 1796 Created from: Southwest Territory Capital: Nashville Population: 6,715,984 (2017 estimate - 16th in U.S.) State bird: The mockingbird was selected on April 11, 1933, as state bird of Tennessee in an election conducted by the Tennessee Ornithological Society. The choice was confirmed by Senate Joint Resolution 51 adopted by the General Assembly in 1933. Nickname: The Volunteer State - coined in 1812 as the result of thousands of Tennesseans anwering the call of the Governor for volunteers. State flower: The passion flower, so named by early Christian missionaries to South America, who saw, in the curiously-constructed flower, various symbols of the Crucifixion. Historical notes: Tennessee has produced three Presidents - Andrew Jackson (whose portrait graces the $20 bill), 7th President (1829 - 1837), James K. Polk, 11th President (1845 - 1849), and Andrew Johnson, 17th President (1865 - 1869) - and one Vice President: Al Gore, Jr. 45th Vice President (1993 - 2001). |
Ohio |
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Admitted to the union: March 1, 1803 Created from: Northwest Territory Capital:Columbus Population: 11,689,442 (2018 estimate - 7th in U.S.) State bird: The Cardinal was adpoted as the official state bird in 1933. Nickname: The Buckeye State (most likely after the tree of the same name). State flower: Red carnation - adopted in 1904 in posthumous tribute William McKinley, who wore a fresh one in his lapel every day for 29 years. State rock song: "Hang on Sloopy", adopted in 1985 - why is not explained. Historical notes and interesting facts: Ohio produced eight Presidents:
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Louisiana |
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Admitted to the union: April 30, 1812 Created from: Territory of Orleans Capital:Baton Rouge - home of the tallest state capitol building in the United States - a 450 tall Art Deco structure built during the Great Depression (1932) Population:4,684,333 (2017 estimate - 25th in U.S.) State bird: Brown pelican, July 27, 1966 Nickname: The Pelican State State flower:Magnolia - designated in 1900 because of the abundance of magnolia trees in the state. Historical notes and interesting facts:
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Indiana |
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Admitted to the union: December 11, 1816 Created from: Indiana Territory Capital: Indianapolis Population: 6,666,818 (2017 estimate - 17th in U.S.) State bird: Cardinal Nickname: The Hoosier State State flower: Peony
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Mississippi |
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Admitted to the union: January 9, 1788 Created from: Mississippi Territory Capital: Jackson Population: 2,984,100 (2017 estimate - 34th in U.S.) State bird: Mockingbird Nickname: The Magnolia State State flower: Magnolia
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Updated Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Last updated Saturday, January 19, 2019