Question: Which U.S. state used to be known as "The Eagle State"? Answer: It's Florida because of its large breeding population of Bald Eagles. The Florida legislature didn't officially adopt the nickname "The Sunshine State" until 1970.
Question: Which U.S. state used to be known as "The Eagle State"?
Answer: It's Florida because of its large breeding population of Bald Eagles. The Florida legislature didn't officially adopt the nickname "The Sunshine State" until 1970.