List of Maine state symbols
The U.S. state of Maine has several official symbols.[1][2]
State symbols
- State Animal: Moose
- State Berry: Blueberry
- State Beverage: Moxie
- State Bird: Chickadee
- State Cat: Maine Coon Cat
- State Crustacean:Lobster
- State Dessert: Blueberry pie
- State Fish: Landlocked salmon
- State Flag: Flag of Maine
- State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
- State Fossil: Pertica quadrifaria
- State Gemstone: Tourmaline
- State Herb: Wintergreen
- State Insect: Honey bee
- State Motto: Dirigo (I Lead)
- State Nickname: The Pine Tree State
- State Seal: Seal of Maine
- State Soil: Chesuncook (soil)
- State Song: "State of Maine Song" by Roger Vinton Snow
- State Treat: Whoopie pie
- State Tree: Eastern White Pine
- State Vessel: Bowdoin
References
- ↑ "Facts About Maine". Maine.gov. Archived from the original on November 14, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
- ↑ "Secretary of State Kids: State Symbols". Maine.gov. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
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