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Bookmark or Share- What's A Tar Heel? - University of North Carolina at Chapel HillA Tar Heel is really anyone from the entire state of North Carolina, which is also known as the Tar Heel State. Ever wonder how North Carolina got such a nickname? One version of the nickname's origin has the moniker first being applied to North Carolinians during the Civil War.
- Tar Heel - WikipediaTar Heel (or Tarheel) is a nickname applied to the U.S. state of North Carolina and its people. It is also the nickname of the University of North Carolina athletic teams, students, alumni, and fans.
- Why is North Carolina Called “The Tar Heel State”?North Carolina’s nickname, “The Tar Heel State,” is inextricably linked to the people who’ve called this place home. When I think about my love for this state, my mind always trails to Charles Kuralt’s speech he gave in celebration of UNC-CH’s bicentennial.
- What is a Tar Heel? Explaining UNC's nickname & mascot history, originA tar heel is a name — often used as a derogative in early usage — that described residents of the state of North Carolina, dating back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- Which US State Is Called The Tar Heel State And Why?The Tar Heel State is the nickname of the US state of North Carolina. Discover the history of this interesting nickname as well as more about North Carolina.
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