List of Louisiana state symbols


This is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Official symbols of Louisiana are codified in the laws of Louisiana.

State symbols

TypeSymbolLaw
AmphibianGreen tree frog LL 169.1, 1993
BeverageMilkLL 170, 1983
BirdBrown pelican LL 159, 1958
ButterflyGulf fritillary LL 164.1, 2022
ColorsBlue, white, goldLL 161, 1972
CrustaceanCrawfishLL 168, 1983
DogCatahoula leopard dogLL 165, 1979
FishWhite perchLL 170.4, 1993
FlowerMagnoliaLL 154, 1900
FossilPetrified palmwoodLL 162, 1976
FruitStrawberry LL 166, 1980
GemstoneCrassostrea virginica oyster shell LL 163, 2011
MineralAgateLL 163.1, 2011
InsectHoneybee LL 164, 1977
JellyMayhaw jelly and
Louisiana sugar cane jelly		LL 170.8, 2003
MammalLouisiana black bear LL 161.1, 1992
Meat pieNatchitoches meat pieLL 170.9, 2003
Motto"Union, justice and confidence"LL 151, 1902
Musical instrumentDiatonic accordion,
also known as the Cajun accordion		LL 155.3, 1990
ReptileAmerican alligator LL 169, 1983
Slogan"Feed Your Soul"Official
Song"You Are My Sunshine" and "Give Me Louisiana"LL 155, 1970
Song — environmental"The Gifts of Earth"LL 155.2, 1990
Song — march"Louisiana My Home Sweet Home"LL 155.1, 1952
TartanLL 170.6, 2001
TreeBald cypress LL 160, 1963
VegetableSweet potato LL 170.11, 2003
Vegetable plantCreole tomatoLL 170.11, 2003
WildflowerLouisiana iris LL 154.1, 1990

State oath

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here.

State poems

  • State judicial poem, written by Sylvia Davidson Lott Buckley, and entitled, "America, We The People":
  • State Senate poem, written by Jean McGivney Boese and entitled "Leadership":