Because it became a state in 1876, the centennial, or 100th birthday of America (1776-1876)
Colorado's official nickname is the "Centennial State". Colorado was admitted to the Union in 1876, one hundred years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Centennial State.
Cathy Noon is the current mayor of Centennial Colorado.
Colorado has been nicknamed the "Centennial State" because it became a state 100 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Colorado has also been nicknamed the "Colourful State" because of all it's mountains, rivers, and plains.
True. Colorado was the only Territory to become a State in 1876 and is known as the Centennial State.
Because Colorado became a state in 1876 it was nicknamed the "Centennial State" It is the Centennial State and was named in 1876.
It got the nickname because it became a state in 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Because Colorado became a state when America was celebrating the centennial (100th birthday) in 1876
Colorado is nicknamed "The Centennial State"because Colorado became a state in 1876, when America was celebrating the centennial, or its 100th birthday
"Centennial State" was given since Colorado became a state during the centennial in 1876. And "Colorful Colorado" was given because of the scenery
Colorado became the 38th US State on 1 August 1876. That's why it's called the Centennial State.
Colorado's nick-name is the Centennial State.