Since the early 1900s, lawmakers have designated specific symbols to represent the unique characteristics of their state.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish, ...

State symbols can be a silly fun fact, but emblems can also be vehicles for change. Designating a state symbol is often done to bring awareness to an issue – in Hawaii, for example, state ...

“Of course, I enjoy celebrating our unique culture,” she wrote in her veto message, naming many of the official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years. “The ...

On the 100th anniversary of the last shooting of a wild grizzly in the state, you’ve got to wonder why the bears we exterminated were made the symbol of the state. My research shows that a ...

“Of course, I enjoy celebrating our unique culture,” she wrote in her veto message, ticking off numerous official state symbols and songs that New Mexico has adopted over the years.

North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile ...