Earlier this year we took a short trip to Lincoln to see the state capitol. It is a very interesting capitol, and we found out some very interesting info from our tour guide. First we found out that Nebraska is the only state in the Union with a Unicameral for a Legislature (meaning they have a one-house Legislature instead of a two-house legislature). Second the city of Lincoln was originally called Lancaster until it became the capital in 1867 and it was renamed Lincoln. The tour guide also told us that the city was not named Lincoln in honor or respect of Lincoln, but in spite of him. The proposed capital site was met with great favor by those living south of the Platte, who were determined to place the capital on their side of the river. In an attempt to block the selection, a legislator from north of the Platte moved that the new capital city be renamed "Lincoln," knowing that many south-Platters had been political opponents of the Great Emancipator. When the motion was promptly seconded by a key anti-Lincolnite, both the site and the capital city's name were settled. We both thought the history lesson was quite interesting.
Pleaes click the link if you would like to read more about the Nebraska State Captiol.
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