Why is Colorado called the Centennial State?

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My friend has Colorado for his state report and he is wondering why it is that.

2007-05-18 16:31:07 · 2 answers · asked by Italian Soda 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

They became a state in 1876, the centennial birthday of the country!

2007-05-18 16:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by JimBob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Colorado attained statehood on 1 August 1876, earning it the moniker the "Centennial State".

2007-05-18 16:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋