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It used to be Omaha, which at the time was relatively small, so the Nebraska Government considered moving it closer to the population center of the State, and eventually decided to move it to the small village of Lancaster in 1867. Omaha businessmen and politicians tried to derail this by having the village renamed "Lincoln", after the recently assassinated President (Nebraska had been home to many Confederate sympathisers). The move did not work, as the settlement was renamed Lincoln and the government moved to it.
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What year did Lincoln become the capital of Nebraska?
The capital of the Nebraska Territory was Omaha. The capital moved from Omaha to Lincoln when Nebraska was admitted into the Union in 1867. Nebraska's first State Capitol building was completed on December 1, 1868.
When was Capitol Films created?
Capitol Films was created in 1989.
Nebraska state flower?
The Nebraska state flower is the Goldenrod.
What is Nebraska state soft drink?
Kool-Aid is the official drink of Nebraska. It was originally created In Hastings, NE.
Was Colorado and Nebraska the 37th state?
Nebraska was. Tt was admitted as the 37th state in 1867.
What is the phone number of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln Nebraska?
The phone number of the Nebraska State Capitol is: 402-471-6691.
Where was the first Nebraska state capitol?
Lincoln, the capital city in Nebraska, is located in the southeastern area of Nebraska.
Which state is the capitol of Lincoln?
Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska.
Lincoln is the capitol of what state?
Lincoln is the capitol of Illinois No, Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska. Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
When was Minnesota State Capitol created?
Minnesota State Capitol was created in 1905.
When was Wisconsin State Capitol created?
Wisconsin State Capitol was created in 1917.
When was Pennsylvania State Capitol created?
Pennsylvania State Capitol was created in 1906.
When was Virginia State Capitol created?
Virginia State Capitol was created in 1785.
When was Wyoming State Capitol created?
Wyoming State Capitol was created in 1890.
When was Utah State Capitol created?
Utah State Capitol was created in 1912.
When was Arizona State Capitol created?
Arizona State Capitol was created in 1900.
When was Iowa State Capitol created?
Iowa State Capitol was created in 1886.
