Trails n Tales from Kansas
Kansas (KS)
Became the 34th state on
January 29, 1861
Capital: Topeka
Largest City: Wichita
Nickname: The Sunflower State
Motto: To the stars through
difficulties.
State Song: "Home On The Range"
by: Brewster Higley
Dan Kelley
Became the 34th state on
January 29, 1861
Capital: Topeka
Largest City: Wichita
Nickname: The Sunflower State
Motto: To the stars through
difficulties.
State Song: "Home On The Range"
by: Brewster Higley
Dan Kelley
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Reptile: Ornate Box Turtle
Insect: Honeybee
State Flower: Native Sunflower
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Mammal: American Buffalo
State Fish:
State Amphibian: Barred Tiger
Salamander
State Soil: Harney Silt Loam
Origin of Name: From the Konza Indians who lived in the area. They were also called Kansa or Kaw.
State Reptile: Ornate Box Turtle
Insect: Honeybee
State Flower: Native Sunflower
State Tree: Cottonwood
State Mammal: American Buffalo
State Fish:
State Amphibian: Barred Tiger
Salamander
State Soil: Harney Silt Loam
Origin of Name: From the Konza Indians who lived in the area. They were also called Kansa or Kaw.
Trails n Tales From Kansas