Lists of United States state symbols


U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition. Some, such as flags, seals, and trees have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.

Lists by symbol

Fauna

StateAmphibianBatBirdCatCrustaceanDinosaurDogFishGame animalHorseInsectMammalMarine mammalMicrobeRaptorReptileShell
Total2854949161947817483811332815
Alabamatickcrosstickcrosstickcrosscrossticktickticktickticktickcrosscrossticktick

Flora

StateBotanical garden or arboretumFlowerGrassPlantTree
Total850191250
Alabamacrosstickcrosscrosstick

Foods

StateBeanBeverageBreadCookieDessertDishFruitGrainMuffinMushroomNutSnackSteakVegetable
Total332231383353866215
Alabamacrosstickcrossticktickcrosstickcrosscrosscrosstickcrosscrosstick

Geology

StateFossilGemstoneMineralRock or stoneSoil
Total4436393148
Alabamatickticktickticktick

Insignia

StateCoat of armsColorsFlagGovernor flagGovernor sealMottoNicknameSeal
Total1412501420504950
Alabamatickcrossticktickticktickticktick

Other

StateDanceFirearmMusical instrumentPoemShipSongSportTartanTheaterToy
Total281091016481828101
Alabamatickcrosscrosscrosscrosstickcrosscrosstickcross

Lists by state, territory, and district