ASPEN CLAIMS ADJUSTERS BLOG
The “Lone Star State†is one of the most well known nicknames of all our states. It signifies Texas as a former independent republic and as a reminder of the struggle with Mexico for independence. Also, the name Texas is from the word “Tejas†which means ‘friends’ in the Caddo language. Aspen Claims Service handles...
The “Land of Enchantment†nickname describes New Mexico’s scenic beauty and its rich history. The state’s location between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean provides an ideal climate and fosters the nickname that denotes beauty, diversity in color, typography and its people. Aspen Claims Service proudly handles residential & commercial property losses in...
Colorado’s official nickname is The Centennial State. Colorado became the 38th state of the United States in 1876 – exactly one hundred years after the signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. So, the nickname is more than appropriate and is emblematic of our great country’s struggle for independence. Aspen Claims Service is headquartered in...
While no official nickname exists, Alabama, since the Civil War, has commonly been referred to as the Yellowhammer State. It is also known as the Cotton State and the Heart of Dixie. The Yellowhammer nickname was unofficially adopted in honor of Confederate troops who wore bits of bright yellow patches on their uniforms, same color...
The Hawkeye name is said to have come from the scout, Hawkeye, in James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans. The name was officially adopted in 1838 to honor Sauk Chief Black Hawk who fought a war in Iowa in 1832. Aspen Claims Service salutes Iowa, its history and its valuable contributions to our...
