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5 Fun Facts About June 14 In Nebraska History

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1. In 1887, the town of Kimball was established in western Nebraska. Originally named Antelopeville, the town was renamed in honor of railroad magnate Thomas Lord Kimball.

2. In 1933, the world's largest hailstone was recorded in Vivian, Nebraska. The hailstone measured 5.5 inches in diameter and weighed in at just over one pound.

3. The Nebraska National Forest was established on June 14, 1902, making it the first national forest located in the Great Plains. Covering over 141,000 acres, the forest is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including elk, deer, and bighorn sheep.

4. On June 14, 1911, Nebraska became the ninth state in the United States to enact a workers' compensation law. The law provides financial compensation to employees who are injured on the job or suffer work-related illnesses.

5. Lexie Wilmouth was born on June 14, 1920, in a sod house near McCook, Nebraska. Wilmouth went on to become a renowned painter and sculptor, known for her depictions of the Great Plains and its inhabitants. She was awarded the Nebraska Arts Council's Distinguished Artist Award in 2002.
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