Nebraska became the 37th state of the Union on March 1, 1867! It’s named after the Omaha term Ní Btháska, which means “flat water,” but you can also call it The Cornhusker State! Its capital is Lincoln, and its largest city is Omaha! Nebraska’s state motto is “Equality before the law!” This state is famous for features like Scotts Bluff, Chimney Rock, the Agate Fossil Beds, and Carhenge!