The Valentine State
Arizona!
Grand Canyon State and Valentine State.
Arizona is the Valentine State, because Arizona was admitted on February 14, 1912, as the 48th state. There's also the slogan "Virginia is for lovers". And there is the city of Valentine, Nebraska.
Arizona is called the Valentine State because it officially became part of the United States on February 12th, 1912. It was the 48th state to join the US.
Because Arizona became a state on Feburary 14, 1912. And Feburary 14 is Valentine's Day.
Honestly, Arizona doesn't have many special holidays, but Arizona became a state on the same day as Valentine's Day.
Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912.
Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912. It was the 48th state.
In 1912, the population of Arizona was about 200,000. Even with that small population, it became a state on Valentine's Day of that year.
Arizona was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912 becoming the 48th state to join the Union.
Arizona has used many names since it came into existence as a US Territory and State including: Apache State. Aztec State. Baby State because for 47 years it was the youngest US State. Copper State because of its production of Copper, which is still in use. Grand Canyon State which is on their vehicle liscense plate. Italy of America. Sand Hill State. Sunset State. Sweetheart and Valentine State because it entered the Union on Valentine's Day.