List of South Dakota state symbols
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This is a list of the official state symbols of the U.S. State of South Dakota.[1]
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[edit] Insignia
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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| Flag | The flag of South Dakota | 1992 |  |
| Seal | The seal of South Dakota | 1885 |  |
| Motto | Under God, the people rule | ||
| Nickname | The Mount Rushmore State |  |
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| Slogan | Great Faces. Great Places. | 1990 |
[edit] Species
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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| Bird | Ring-necked Pheasant Phasianus colchicus |
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| Flower | American Pasque flower Pulsatilla vulgaris |
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| Tree | Black Hills Spruce Picea glauca var. densata |
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| Animal | Coyote Canis latrans |
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| Fish | Walleye Sander vitreus vitreus |
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| Insect | Western honey bee Apis mellifera |
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| Grass | Western Wheat Grass |  |
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| Fossil | Triceratops |  |
[edit] Geology
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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| Mineral: | Rose quartz |  |
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| Gemstone | Fairburn agate | ||
| Soil | Houdek loam | 1990 |  |
[edit] Culture
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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| Drink | Milk |  |
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| Sport | Rodeo |  |
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| Dessert | Kuchen | ||
| Song | Hail, South Dakota! | 1943 | |
| Bread | Fry bread |  |
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| Jewelry | Black Hills Gold |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Signs and Symbols of South Dakota. State of South Dakota. Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
[edit] External links
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