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About Pennsylvania Nickname: Keystone State Of the original 13 American colonies, six were above Pennsylvania and six were below. Pennsylvania’s strength held the colonies together like “keystone” of an arch. Meaning: Penn’s Woods Pennsylvania was named after Admiral William Penn’s father. Historical Facts: The Declaration of Independence and Constitution were both written in Philadelphia. York, Pennsylvania was the first capital of the United States. Betsy Ross made the first contemporary American flag in Philadelphia. State Motto: Virtue, Liberty, Independence       State Animal: White Tail Deer   State Fish: Brook Trout   State Insect: Fire Fly   State Flower: Mountain Laurel   State Tree: Hemlock   State Beverage: Milk