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What state was named a word that means gem of mountains?
The name of the state of Idaho was made up by George M. Willing. He claimed it was a Native American word that meant "gem of the mountains."
What state means Gem of the mountains?
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What state is nicknamed the gem state?
In 1863, Congress designated the Idaho Territory with the erroneous understanding that Idaho was a Shoshone word meaning Gem of the Mountains. In spite of the misunderstanding concerning the origin of the name the state continues to be known as the "Gem State" and the "Gem of the Mountains".
Which state is the Gem of Mountains state?
Idaho
My name does not come from a real word but many people think my name is Indian word that means Gem of Mountains?
Indiania
What Indian word means Gem of the Mountains?
indian
Why do they call Idaho the gem state?
The state of Idaho is known as the Gem State because it has so many natural resources. This includes steep canyons, snow capped mountains, lakes, rapids, and rugged cliffs.
Where did the name Gemma origin from?
It means Gem.
What mountains can you find topaz?
Topaz Mountain is located in Utah (state gem is topaz) and it does have topaz in this mountain
What state is called the gem state?
Idaho.Idaho is known as the 'GEM' state because nearly every known gem stone has been found in the state of Idaho. In addition, there are only two places in the world where 'STAR GARNETS' are found, Idaho is one and the other is in the Himalayan Mountains of India. Idaho is the only place where 'SIX Sided Garnets' have been found.
What does the name Gemma mean?
It means precious gem
What is Delawares state gem?
what is the name of the state stone in delaware
