Seal of Nebraska

Seal of the State of Nebraska

Seal of Nebraska
Armiger	State of Nebraska
Adopted	1867
Motto	Equality Before the Law

The Seal of Nebraska is the official government emblem of the U.S. state of Nebraska. The seal was adopted in 1867, the year Nebraska became a state. The design of the seal is specified in the Nebraska State Constitution.

Design

The seal features a blacksmith working at an anvil, symbolizing the importance of industry. In the background, a steamboat is shown traveling on the Missouri River, representing the state's river commerce. A train is depicted heading towards the Rocky Mountains, symbolizing the state's railroads and westward expansion. The cabin and sheaves of wheat in the foreground represent the importance of agriculture to Nebraska's economy. Above these elements, the state motto "Equality Before the Law" is inscribed.

History

The design of the seal was created by Isaac Wiles, a member of the first Nebraska Legislature. The seal was officially adopted on March 1, 1867, when Nebraska was admitted to the Union as the 37th state. The elements of the seal were chosen to reflect the state's economic activities and aspirations at the time.

Usage

The Seal of Nebraska is used on official documents issued by the state government, including proclamations, executive orders, and certificates. It also appears on the flag of Nebraska, which features the seal in gold on a blue background.

See also

• Flag of Nebraska
• Symbols of Nebraska
• Great Seal of the United States
• List of U.S. state seals