Nevada’s state flag features a dark blue background, crossed branches of mugwort, a gold banner with the state motto “Battle Born,” a silver star, and the state name. The design was created by Louis Schellbach III and slightly modified in 1991 due to a misplaced amendment. The state flag of Nevada was adopted on March […]
The US federal government owns 85% of Nevada’s land, and over 1 million square miles of land in the US. The land is used for various purposes, including military bases, national parks, and leased to private contractors. States in the Northeast have the least amount of government-owned land. The US federal government owns nearly 85 […]
The Nevada state seal was designed by Alanson W. Nightingill in 1866, incorporating symbols of the state’s resources, industry, and ideals. It features a quartz mill, a locomotive, silver-mining crew, and symbols of agriculture. The motto “All for Our Country” appears within a silver ring containing 36 stars. The design was officially adopted on February […]
Nevada’s official nickname is “the silver state” due to its history of silver mining, which was a vital industry during the Civil War. It became a state to support the Union cause and was also known as the “battle-born state.” The Comstock Lode was a significant source of silver, and the state continues to be […]
