Nebraska State Information

Welcome to the Nebraska information page! Discover Nebraska by browsing this page for interesting pieces of Nebraska trivia, history, state facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great state of Nebraska or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track.

Little Bit of History

The state of Nebraska encompasses 77,421 square miles and is ranked 16th in the nation's total area. It was the 37th state to enter the union on March 1, 1867. Nebraska gets its name from a Chiwere (Sioux) word meaning flat water, after the Platte River that flows through the state.

Essentials

Motto -

Equality before the law

Capital - 

Lincoln

Time Zone - 

Central & Mountain

Demonym - 

Nebraskan

Quarter

Introduced - 2006

Song

Beautiful Nebraska

Beautiful Nebraska, peaceful
prairieland,

Laced with many rivers, and the
hills of sand;

Did You Know?

• The Lied Jungle located in Omaha is the world's largest indoor rain forest.
• Nebraska has more miles of river than any other state.
• Nebraska is the only state in the union with a unicameral (one house) legislature.
• Lincoln County is the origin of the world's largest "Woolly Mammoth" elephant fossil.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you considering moving to the great state of Nebraska? Here are some tips to help you get a head start right from your computer at home.

Driving in Nebraska
Visit the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles for important information on obtaining your Nebraska driver's license, requirements for ID Cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Moving can be daunting, especially because there are so many things to remember from getting the storage boxes to calling the utility companies. Don't forget anything with our useful moving tools:

• The Allstate Moving Checklist will help you stay on track!
• Use Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to record your belongings. You can assist your movers and protect yourself by taking a full inventory of your belongings.

Regardless of where your move is, always find the moving company's registration number and check references and complaint history. This information is available at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Nebraska?
It's easy to get an auto insurance quote from Allstate and find out if switching to Allstate might help you save money on car insurance. You can also talk to an Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Nebraska State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Nebraska visit:

• Nebraska State Catastrophe Information
• Nebraska Auto Insurance Coverages

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