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1. www.50states.com › abbreviationsState Abbreviations – 50states

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   State Abbreviations for the 50 US States. The US has 50 states, a national capital along with commonwealths, and other territories around the world. Each state has its own unique shortened name codes called state abbreviations used in written documents and mailing addresses.

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2. www.worldatlas.com › geography › usa-statesUSA States (Two-Letter Abbreviations) - WorldAtlas

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   May 7, 2021 · Whether you are a US citizen, visiting the country, or receiving some mails from there, you may have come across two-letter abbreviations like TX, AZ, TN, OH, and so much more. The abbreviations or codes can be confusing, particularly if you do not know the place they represent.

   Us State	Abbreviation
   Alabama	AL
   Alaska	AK
   Arizona	AZ
   Arkansas	AR

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_UList of U.S. state and territory abbreviations - Wikipedia

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   This table includes abbreviations for three independent countries related to the United States through Compacts of Free Association, and other comparable postal abbreviations, including those now obsolete.

   Name	Status Of Region	Iso	Ansi
   United States of America	Federal state	US USA 840	US
   Alabama	State	US-AL	AL
   Alaska	State	US-AK	AK
   Arizona	State	US-AZ	AZ

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4. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › state-abbreviationsList of All 50 US State Abbreviations - YourDictionary

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   Jul 6, 2022 · States that use the same letters in both USPS and traditional abbreviations are: Georgia (GA and Ga.), Kentucky (KY and Ky.), Louisiana (LA and La.), Maryland (MD and Md.), Missouri (MO and Mo.), Pennsylvania (PA and Pa.), Vermont (VT and Vt.), and Virginia (VA and Va.)

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5. the50unitedstates.com › state-abbreviationsThe 50 State Abbreviations - The 50 United States

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   The list below is all 50 States and their postal and standard abbreviations in alphabetical order. Each state has its own unique shortened name codes called state abbreviations used in written documents and mailing addresses.

6. www.englishclub.com › vocabulary › usa2-Letter Abbreviations for US States | Learn English

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   2-Letter State Abbreviations. The United States Postal Service publishes this list of official 2-letter abbreviations for the 50 US states. The abbreviations are to be used when addressing mail.

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   What are state abbreviations?

   • Each state has its own unique shortened name codes called state abbreviations used in written documents and mailing addresses. State abbreviations are in the same format: two letter abbreviations, both letters in uppercase with no periods or spaces between each letter. This format is the official United States Postal Services's postal abbreviation.

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   When did state abbreviations come out?

   • In 1831 the USPS developed its first list of state abbreviations, each consisting of two letters except Ohio’s, which was simply “O.” In 1874 the list was updated to include new states, and longer abbreviations were introduced, largely to avoid confusion.

   U.S. state and territory abbreviations | List, Postal Abbreviation

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   What is the abbreviation for Tennessee & Texas?

   • Giving either state the abbreviation of TE would be confusing; therefore, Tennessee is TN and Texas is TX. Much of the confusion around state abbreviations comes from the eight states that begin with "M" (Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana).

   List of All 50 US State Abbreviations | YourDictionary

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   Who invented state abbreviations?

   • Wis. or Wisc. Who came up with U.S. state abbreviations? We can largely thank the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), which has created abbreviations during much of its history. In 1831 the USPS developed its first list of state abbreviations, each consisting of two letters except Ohio’s, which was simply “O.” In 1874

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   What state abbreviation has changed since 1963?

   • Since 1963, only one state abbreviation has changed. Originally Nebraska was "NB"; but, in November 1969, the Post Office changed it to "NE" to avoid confusion with New Brunswick in Canada.

   List of U.S. state and territory abbreviations - Wikipedia

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   Which states are not abbreviated?

   • Eight states are never abbreviated in text though; Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Utah. It’s easy to remember that rule. States with five or fewer letters, plus Alaska and Hawaii, are never abbreviated. The United States may be abbreviated to U.S. when used as an adjective, but in formal writing, it’s customarily spelled out.

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8. www.britannica.com › topic › US-state-and-territoryU.S. state and territory abbreviations | List, Postal ...

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   While the two-letter abbreviations are now preferred, the earlier versions continue to be widely used. In the table below, we provide abbreviations for each U.S. state and territory. *Included are previous postal abbreviations and other commonly used abbreviations.