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The exhibit of New Mexico Territory was located in the north portion of the Government & States Building. Covering 6,900 square-feet of floor-space, New Mexico displayed the numerous ores and petrified woods to be found within the territory, in addition to various agricultural products. 
Medicinal plants, soap plants, wild hops, Mexican beans, sweet potatoes, Sonora wheat, Indian corn, numerous varieties of fruits & nuts, and sixty-two types of grasses were shown; as well as displays of Angora wool. Many native-produced items were also shown, including Indian blankets, jewelry, and a primitive wine-press. Additionally, items recovered from the ruins of old Spanish mission-churches, and a related exhibit of ancient artifacts, excavated from the Cave of the Aztecs, three-hundred feet below the surface, attracted much attention.
Just inside the north entrance of the Government & States Building was located the 6,600 square-foot exhibit of the State of Colorado. Containing one of the most unique displays at the New Orleans exposition, Colorado presented a realistic representation of the Rocky Mountains through the use of painted canvas backgrounds and other artificial methods. Farms, roadways, railways, forests, streams, lakes, gorges, and snow-capped mountains were reproduced in fine detail. 
The state's agricultural products, consisting of wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and numerous grasses, were shown in abundance; and the Colorado Agricultural College showed improvements made by selective cross-breeding of various grains. However, Colorado's greatest display was of the numerous ores and minerals found in the state. An extensive exhibit of gold and silver ores filled long tables and stands, and a miner's cabin was constructed entirely of glittering ores. Caves and nooks were also realistically reproduced, and contained countless gems and minerals.
Dakota Territory's exhibit covered 10,175 square-feet of floor space, and was located in the north-eastern portion of the Government & States Building. The centerpiece of Dakota's display was an octagonal tower, decorated with cereals in various designs, and surmounted by a fourteen-foot high ear of corn topped by an American eagle. Located near the tower were pyramids of wheat and flour, as well as displays of numerous fruits and vegetables. 
A display of Dakota's abundant wildlife was shown in a circular park, containing examples of buffalo, deer, elk, antelope, prairie dogs, beaver, skunks, bear, wolves, foxes, coyotes, rabbits, prairie chickens, and numerous birds. A large exhibit of Indian curiosities filled a display-panel; while nearby was located an authentic animal-skin tepee, occupied by a live Sioux war-chief and his family. Dakota's gold, copper, and mica, from the Black Hills region, were also displayed; along with choice examples of the Territory's lead, iron, salt, lime, marble, sandstone, and uranium.
The 10,175 square-foot Nebraska state exhibit was located in the north-eastern portion of the Government & States Building, and was considered to be one of the most attractive displays at the New Orleans exposition. The eighteen year-old state exhibited an extensive variety of grains and grasses, through the use of decorated panels and sign-boards. 
One panel spelled out the name of the state in grasses; while another boasted Nebraska's prominence in the cultivation of corn, proudly proclaiming "Corn is King". Various grains were also used to create a model of the world; and a map of the United States indicated a logical location for the future national capitol: Lincoln, Nebraska. 
The dominating feature of the Nebraska exhibit was a representation of New York's soon to be erected statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World", created from corn & grains, and surrounded by an abundant display of fruits, vegetables, and sacks of grain. 
138 varieties of woods were also shown, proving that a region designated as "treeless" could create and support a successful timber industry. Other displays consisted of representations of the state's stone, brick, iron, and wire-making industries.
The Kansas State exhibit was located in the north-eastern portion of the New Orleans exposition's Government & States Building. From an artistic point of view, the 10,175 square-foot Kansas exhibit was considered to have no rival among the other state exhibits. A large arched sign, located over the extensive displays, was painted with each letter of "Kansas" in imitation of golden grain; with the great seal of the state suspended beneath. At the center of the exhibit was placed a large statue of Ceres, formed of grains and grasses, standing upon an ornately decorated pedestal. 
An abundance of agricultural wealth surrounded Ceres, consisting of corn, wheat, rye, and other grains; in addition to a prominent display of the state's sorghum industry. Various mineral resources were shown, including numerous examples of coal, lead, and zinc. Another feature of the display was a large exhibit of evaporated fruits, of some forty varieties. Through an error by the Kansas legislature, a larger appropriation of funds were not made available for the state's display; and many of the artistic decorations were incomplete due to this unfortunate oversight.
The State of Vermont exhibit was located in the northern portion of the Government & States Building. The centerpiece of the 4,000 square-foot exhibit was the eighteen foot-high "Arch of Titus". The arch was modeled after its counterpart in Rome, and constructed from numerous varieties & colors of the finest marbles and granites quarried in the state. 
A small frame building, built of various types of timber found in Vermont, contained a display comparing the kitchens of 1784 and 1884. Surrounding the frame building were located displays of woolen goods, agricultural products, honey, and a comprehensive exhibit of the maple sugar industry. Additionally, an excellent display of Vermont's fauna and flora were shown, including a complete herbarium.
New Jersey's prominent state exhibit was located in the south-eastern portion of the New Orleans exposition's Government & States Building, and occupied 7,400 square-feet of floor space. Located at the center of the display was an octagon-shaped pavilion, fourteen feet in diameter, sheltering a wax mannequin of a New Jersey National Guardsman with the coveted silver Yorktown Vase at his side. Numerous groups of military and historical relics, including muskets captured at the Battle of Trenton, surrounded the pavilion. 
The state's natural resources were represented by large varieties of minerals & ores, massive pieces of iron & zinc, and one-hundred specimens of native woods. In addition, 150 varieties of fruits and vegetables were shown in attractive displays, with a related exhibit of two-hundred types of artificial fertilizers. A large pyramid was created from New Jersey wines, and over one-hundred displays represented the state's numerous manufactures and industries; notably the potters of Trenton, and the glass-blowers of South Jersey.
The exhibit of New Mexico Territory was located in the north portion of the Government & States Building. Covering 6,900 square-feet of floor-space, New Mexico displayed the numerous ores and petrified woods to be found within the territory, in addition to various agricultural products. 
Medicinal plants, soap plants, wild hops, Mexican beans, sweet potatoes, Sonora wheat, Indian corn, numerous varieties of fruits & nuts, and sixty-two types of grasses were shown; as well as displays of Angora wool. Many native-produced items were also shown, including Indian blankets, jewelry, and a primitive wine-press. Additionally, items recovered from the ruins of old Spanish mission-churches, and a related exhibit of ancient artifacts, excavated from the Cave of the Aztecs, three-hundred feet below the surface, attracted much attention.
