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NEVADA

Sagebrush State, Battle Born State, Silver State
On a cobalt blue background in the upper left quarter is a five-pointed silver star between two sprays of sagebrush crossed to form a half wreath; across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with the words, in black letters, "Battle Born." The name "Nevada" is beneath the star in gold letters. The current Nevada State Flag design was adopted March 26, 1929, and revised in 1991.
Entered Union: October 31, 1864; 36th State
Capital: Carson City
Motto: All for our country
Flower: Sagebrush
Bird: Mountain bluebird
Trees: Single-leaf pinon and bristlecone pine
Song: Home Means Nevada

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A LITTLE HISTORY

Nevada was first explored by Spaniards in 1776. Hudson's Bay Co. trappers explored the north and central region in 1825; trader Jedediah Smith crossed the state in 1826 and 1827. The area was acquired by the U.S. in 1848, at the end of the Mexican War. The first settlement, Mormon Station, now Genoa, was established in 1849. In the early 20th century, Nevada adopted progressive measures such as the initiative, referendum, recall, and woman suffrage.
FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT NEVADA

Carson City, the capital of Nevada, was named for Kit Carson.
Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of only about 7 inches. The wettest part of state receives about 40 inches of precipitation per year, while the driest spot has less than four inches per year.
Nevada was made famous by the discovery of the fabulous Comstock Lode in 1859. Its mines have produced large quantities of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, mercury, barite, and tungsten.
Nevada is the gambling and entertainment capital of the United States.
Hoover Dam, near Las Vegas, impounds the waters of Lake Mead, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
The only city in the United States to celebrate Halloween on October 30 instead of October 31 is Carson City, Nevada. October 31 is Nevada Day and is celebrated with a large street party.
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