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Tag Archives: J.Sterling Morton
Nebraska’s Semicentennial Arbor Day
Nebraskans celebrated the semicentennial of the state’s admission into the Union in 1917 on several dates, including March 1, Statehood Day; February 12, Lincoln’s birthday; and in churches, February 25, the Sunday nearest Washington’s birthday. The citizens of Nebraska City, … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbor Day, J.Sterling Morton, Nebraska City, Nebraska semicentennial, Samuel Avery
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Christmas Trees Opposed by J. Sterling Morton
J. Sterling Morton (1832-1902) had a distinguished political career in this state, serving twice in the territorial legislature, as territorial secretary from 1858 to 1861, and on two occasions as acting territorial governor. He also served as secretary of the … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska Timeline, Publications
Tagged Christmas, Christmas trees, J.Sterling Morton
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Morton and Wilson, Nebraska Territory’s Ghost Counties
Today many Nebraskans live in counties known by different names than they were during Nebraska’s territorial years. The first eight counties in the state were Douglas, Cass, Dodge, Washington, Richardson, Burt, Forney, and Pierce, all named for prominent political leaders. … Continue reading
Posted in Nebraska History, Publications
Tagged J.Sterling Morton, Morton County, Nebraska territory, Wilson County
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A Proposed Arboreal Bureau
An arboreal bureau managed by the Nebraska State Historical Society? J. Sterling Morton, the father of Arbor Day in Nebraska, and a longtime member of the Historical Society, in 1886 recommended the establishment of such a bureau. Morton early recognized … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbor Day, J.Sterling Morton, Nebraska State Historical Society
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Happy Birth-Arbor-Earth Day
April 22, 1832: J. Sterling Morton is born. April 22, 1885: The Nebraska legislature sets observation of Arbor Day, a new state holiday, on Morton’s birthday. Having moved to Nebraska Territory in 1854, Morton was an early and ardent advocate of tree planting. He proposed the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arbor Day, Earth Day, J.Sterling Morton, State Board of Agriculture, tree-planting
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