USA - Names & Symbols Trivia

1. Home to the Ruby Dome, the Ruby Mountains are a range found in Elko County in what state?

From Quiz Revealing Ruby

Answer: Nevada

Elko County, Nevada is one of the largest counties in all of the United States. Nestled up in the northeastern corner of the state, it justifies the size by containing the Ruby Mountain range, named as such because it was once a site where explorers found actual rubies. Created by glaciation years and years ago, the Ruby Mountains are home to picturesque canyons, surrounding desert valleys, and perhaps most interestingly, the Himalayan snowcock, a pheasant introduced from half a world away.

From Quiz What's In A Name?

Answer: Toad Suck

Toad Suck, Arkansas is located in Perry County. The city of Conway, which is located near Toad Suck, has an annual festival called Toad Suck Daze.

From Quiz What Does That U.S. State Name Mean?

Answer: Massachusetts

The Massachusett tribe name is generally segmented as "mass-adchu-s-et" meaning, in the native language, "large-hill-small-at". The hills referred to are the Blue Hills in present-day Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

From Quiz Geographical Nicknames

Answer: Delaware

Delaware earned the nickname "The First State", because it was the first of the former 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution of the United States, which it did on December 7, 1787. Delaware is the second smallest state in area, larger than only Rhode Island. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Delaware was still a slave state, but remained loyal to the Union.

From Quiz T Is for Texas, Tennessee, Tampa and Terre Haute

Answer: Tyler

Tyler it is! The Caldwell Zoo originated in 1937 in the Child Development Laboratory, which was started in 1937 and was operated by the Hogg Foundation and the American Association of University Women of Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. David King Caldwell operated it, as Mr. Caldwell had first opened a Child Development Laboratory at his home. Among the initial residents of the actual zoo itself, which opened in 1953, were a lion and chimpanzee who were 'retired' from television shows. The first Tyler Rose Festival was organized in October 1933 for the purpose of bringing attention to the importance of the economic benefits that the rose industry provided to the city of Tyler. In 1936, it was renamed the Texas Rose Festival in celebration of the Texas Centennial. The three day festival that is held in the third week of each October showcases the beauty of the city and its abundance of roses, bringing literally thousands of tourists to the city each year. Camp Ford, near Tyler, was the largest Civil War Confederate P.O.W. camp west of the Mississippi River. While the northern captives were initially held out in the open air, that was quickly changed when 800 new prisoners threatened a mass breakout in November 1863. A military stockade was soon built to contain the prisoners and to offer a modicum of protection from the elements. The area is now managed by the Smith County Historical Society as a public park. Thanks to all the residents of TYLER for sharing your city's name with me! (In case you were wondering, "logcrawler" is simply derived from portions of my name; LOGan CRAWford TyLER. I know, I know. Someday I'll have to address Logan, Utah and Crawford, Texas, too!)

From Quiz Choose the Right State

Answer: Florida

Florida became the 27th state in 1845. It is home to Saint Augustine, the oldest European settlement in North America.

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets 4

Answer: Gallup

New Mexico has had a high drunk driving rate for years. Gallup is the center as it has in the past been liberal in allowing drivers accused of DUI or DWI to 'plead down' to a lesser traffic offense. Roswell is the "Alien City" due its reputation as the center of UFO activity in the US. Media, paranoia, and even a television series have created the myth of Roswell and the town has capitalized on its fame. Hatch enjoys the distinction of being the "The Chili Pepper Capital of the World". Chilies are best prepared by roasting over an open flame, so during chili season the streets are lined with vendors. The Atomic Age was ushered in by the "Atomic City", Los Alamos, where much of the research and development occurred on atomic energy as a weapon.

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, Village Sobriquets 3

Answer: Springfield

In 1891, James Naismith invented basketball as an alternative to football and baseball. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was opened on the Springfield College campus on 2/17/1968. The first 'basket' was a peach basket and required someone on a step ladder to take out the ball after each goal until someone thought to cut a hole in the bottom. Salem is, of course, the "City of Witches", an allusion to the famed witch trials of 1692. During this time nineteen men and women lost their lives to the panic and hysteria that ensued. Many more were accused and often spent months in jail awaiting trial. Enterprises based on those events have created a tourism attraction for the city. Brockton is the "City of Champions" has it is the home of many athletes such as boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler. The presence of Harvard University and its liberal reputation has earned Cambridge the title of the "People's Republic".

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets 2

Answer: Spencer

Spencer, population 38, has an opal mine in the area. Wallace is the "Silver Capital of the World" whose mines are the richest in the United States. Of course, being Idaho, there has to be a "Potato Capital of the World". Blackfoot claims this title... ...but Ashton is the "Seed Potato Capital".

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets

Answer: Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is the home of the University of Alabama. The city is called "The Druid City" but you will find little evidence of Druid culture nor a representation of Stonehenge. It is recorded that the Druids found oak trees sacred and since Tuscaloosa has many such trees, the name was adopted. Hueytown is the 'Home of the Alabama Gang' in reference to the Allisons, Red Farmer, and Neil Bonnett, all famous NASCAR drivers. Cedar Bluff calls itself the "Crappie Capitol of the World" because of the record numbers of crappie caught in nearby waters. Scottsboro is the "Lost Luggage Capitol of the World" as there are firms that dispose of lost luggage via sales in Scottsboro. The city is also known for an early trial in the struggle for civil rights.

From Quiz This State's Nickname Is What?

Answer: South Carolina

Although this nickname is no longer in use, it once adorned South Carolina's license plates. The name came from the large amounts of iodine found in the state's vegetation. The most common nickname for South Carolina is "The Palmetto State".

From Quiz Location Mapping: Which US State Is It?

Answer: Wisconsin

Wisconsin is prominent in the dairy department, and is also a leader with cheese production.

From Quiz American Nicknames

Answer: International Falls, MN

This city, on the Canadian border, is almost always the coldest in the US on any given day.

From Quiz More State Names

Answer: The Carolinas and Maryland

The Carolinas were originally called the Province of Carolana (land of Charles),after King Charles I of England, and Maryland was later named for his wife Queen Henrietta Maria. Georgia was named after King George II, but he was not married to Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen. She was only about 100 years older than he was. The French King Louis IV was the source for Louisiana, and Florida was not even a woman, but Spanish for 'full of flowers'. Too bad - it's a pretty name.

From Quiz United States Nick-Names

Answer: Virginia & Ohio

Virginia is perhaps the most historic of all the 50 states. Some of the most important events in American history took place there. Some of the greatest battles of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars were fought there as well. Eight presidents were born in Virginia and seven born in Ohio. William Henry Harrison was born in Virginia and raised in Ohio.

From Quiz Exploring the Origins of State Names

Answer: 25

Of these 25 state names, nine are eponymous, derived from the names of Indian tribes. The nine are North and South Dakota, Kansas and Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Utah, and Missouri.

From Quiz U.S. States: Capitals, State Mottos, Nickname

Answer: North Dakota

From Quiz USA - State Name Origins

Answer: New Hampshire

Named in 1629.

From Quiz US State Mottos

Answer: Alabama

The State Song is the name of the state

From Quiz What's In A Name?

Answer: Chevy Chase

The town of Chevy Chase, Maryland has a total land area of 0.47 square miles. Comedian Chevy Chase was once courteous enough to inform "SNL" viewers that he was Chevy Chase, and that they, in fact, were not.

From Quiz What Does That U.S. State Name Mean?

Answer: Missouri

The Missouri Indians were known as the "Ouemessourita" or "Wimihsoorita" by neighboring tribes of the Miami-Illinois language group. Not only historical natives but modern-day residents of the state pronounce the name differently: some as "Missour-ee" and others as "Missour-uh". The Missouri River joins the Mississippi just north of St. Louis.

From Quiz T Is for Texas, Tennessee, Tampa and Terre Haute

Answer: Tullahoma

The town of Tullahoma, Tennessee may derive its name from a Creek Indian meaning "red rock". It was founded as a work camp in 1852 as a part of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad. The name Tullahoma, which may be a corrupted form of the word 'Tulkahoma', derives its name either from a Creek Indian word meaning "red rock" or for the name of horse who in turn was named for a Creek Indian chieftain. Tullahoma became the headquarters for the Confederate Army of Tennessee in 1863, during the War Between the States. It was during this extremely rainy spring battle campaign that an officer of the Confederacy provided a fresh insight as to how the town had received its name. Jokingly he had written: "It is from two Greek words - 'Tulla' meaning mud and 'Homa' meaning more mud". Tullahoma celebrated its 150th anniversary on October 4, 2002.

From Quiz Choose the Right State

Answer: Kentucky

The highest point in Kentucky is the summit of Black Mountain, which towers the state at 4,145 feet. Kentucky's state song is "My Old Kentucky Home" by Stephen Foster.

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets 4

Answer: Cooperstown

Although Abner Doubleday has been discredited with being the 'inventor' of baseball, his name lingers on a symbol of the game's early beginnings. Cooperstown is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame and attracts about 400,000 visitors a year. Schenectady was the birthplace of General Electric, regarded as the second largest company in the world and employing over 300,000. Thomas Edison moved his operation to Schenectady in 1890 and through merger with other companies became GE and Schenectady became the "Electric City". Orlando Montague wanted a clean white shirt. The shirts were clean except for the collar. According to legend, his wife cut off his collars so he could have a clean collar on demand. From 1820 for nearly a century, Troy produced shirts with detachable collars until they ran out of fashion as the buggy whip and the covered wagon. It still calls itself the "Collar City". Florida claims to be the "Onion Capital of the World" but so does Elba, NY. And Middleburg, Ohio. And Vidalia, Georgia.

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, Village Sobriquets 3

Answer: Champion

Champion holds a horse-pulling contest each year in June. The horses pull weighted sleds; the people don't pull the horses. Detroit is the "Motor City". The 73 floor General Motors Building dominates the skyline. All are welcome except Michael Moore. Frankenmuth is "Little Bavaria" but it might be called the "Festival City" and it has nearly a continuous sequence of events including World Expo of Beer, the Dog Bowl, Championship Air Balloon Races, Summer Music Fest, Oktoberfest, and Snow Fest among others. With a 2009 population of less than 5,000, it hosts 3,000,000 visitors a year. The local restaurants pride themselves on fried chicken. Romulus is the "Speed Trap City". Strict enforcement of speeding and motor vehicle laws often produces as much as $350,000 a week. Beware of rusty vans and guys pointing a laser gun on street corners.

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets 2

Answer: Marseilles

The Marseilles Dam was started in 1921 but not completed until 1933. It controls the flow of the Illinois River. Joseph Glidden in 1873 is given credit for the invention of barbed wire and established the Barb Fence Company, so De Kalb claims the title of "Barb Wire Capital of the World". In the era of prohibition, Peoria was one the largest bootlegging cities in the United States, having at one time twenty-two distilleries, hence Peoria sobriquet of "Whiskey City". The presence of the John Deere Corporation explains Moline's "Plow Capital of the World".

From Quiz US Cities, Towns, and Village Sobriquets

Answer: Anchorage

Anchorage is quite proud of its appearance and displays, perhaps because of its relatively short growing season recording sub-freezing temperatures historically in all months except July. Anchorage relies on being a transportation hub for rail and air and well as a military presence. Haines is the "Eagle Capital of the World" due to its nearness to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Ketchikan is noted for being the "Salmon Capital of the World" due to the fishing industry there. Cordova is "Clam Town" another fishing community.

From Quiz This State's Nickname Is What?

Answer: Ohio

This nickname is mostly used by other states who maintain great football rivalries with Ohio's universities. Ohio's official nickname is "Buckeye State", but it is also the "Birthplace of Aviation," which is used on the state license plates, and the "Mother of Modern Presidents". I doubt that Ohioans appreciate being called the "Worst State Ever," except when their schools have winning football teams.

From Quiz Location Mapping: Which US State Is It?

Answer: Kentucky

Kentucky holds the annual Kentucky Derby in Louisville, which is a race for thoroughbred horses.

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