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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".
What state means Gem of the mountains?
you can't
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 name means gem of the mountains?
Maybe, Alaska. I am not sure
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.
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 state is The Gem State?
Idaho is called the Gem State.
What is the state gem of Colorado?
The state gem of Colorado is the Aquamarine
State gem of Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has no state gem.
What state has gem state?
Idaho's official nickname is the "Gem State".
What state is their state gem ruby?
No US state has the ruby as their official state gem.
