Abbreviations and Nicknames Set 1

Yellowhammer State

AL

The Last Frontier

AK

The Grand Canyon State

AZ

The Golden State

CA

The Centennial State

CO

The Constitution State

CT

The Sunshine State

FL

The First State

DE

The Peach State

GA

Because it is the state bird

Yellowhammer State

because of the growers' reputation for producing the highest quality fruit

Peach State

established by the state legislature in 1970 due to the popularity of "sun" activities

Sunshine State

because it was the first of the 13 states to ratify the Constitution in 1787

First State

because of the earliest written constitution in history, the Fundamental Orders of 1638/39

Constitution State

because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of our nation's Declaration of Independence

Centennial State

traces back to the discovery of gold in 1848 and fields of golden poppies can be seen each spring throughout the state

Golden State

it is known throughout the country for its natural beauty, clear lakes and streams and abundance of natural wildlife

Natural State

celebrates the most famous natural feature of the state

Grand Canyon State

because of the many opportunities in the many lightly settled regions

The Last Frontier

The Natural State

AR

Heart of Dixie

nickname for Alabama and on the Alabama license plate. It reflects the state's historical ties to the Confederacy and its rich Southern culture.

North to the Future

nickname for Alaska, symbolizing its potential and growth.

One of the first national parks,

the Grand Canyon covers 277 miles

Toothpick State

another nickname for Arkansas due to its historical significance in the production of toothpicks and other wooden products.

Gold initiated development and prosperity in

California starting in 1848-1849, which is why one of the professional football teams is called the 49ers