Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on December 29, 1845, the 28th state.

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9x9 Classic Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and the set of circled cells contain the letters in the word or phrase exactly once; copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state nickname (on the first line) and the state name (on the last).

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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