A state that was it's own counrty before it became a state, like Texas, mostly.
The Lone Star State.
Texas is also know as "The Lone Star State"
The Republic of Texas; The Lone Star State is the official state nickname.
Texas is nicknamed "The Lone Star State".
The Lone Star State
The Lone Star State.
"The Coyote State" is an unofficial nickname of South Dakota, which is officially "The Mount Rushmore State".
Mississippi is known as the Magnolia State.
From 1836 to 1845 (nine years), Texas was an independent, sovereign Republic. "The Lone Star State" nickname currently appears on Texas' passenger vehicle license plates. The nickname was made official in 2015 by the Texas State Legislature, despite it's unclear origins.
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The Lone Star state because it was once a former independent republic.