List of South Dakota state symbols

Mount_Rushmore

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Picea_glauca

Canis_latrans

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== List of South Dakota state symbols ==

The state of South Dakota has a variety of official symbols as designated by the South Dakota Legislature. These symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of the state.

State Flag

The Flag of South Dakota features the state seal surrounded by a golden blazing sun in a field of sky blue. The words "South Dakota" and "The Mount Rushmore State" are arranged in a circle around the sun.

State Seal

The Seal of South Dakota was adopted in 1885. It features a farmer, a riverboat, a mine, and cattle, symbolizing the state's commerce, agriculture, industry, and natural resources.

State Motto

The state motto of South Dakota is "Under God the People Rule."

State Nickname

South Dakota is known as "The Mount Rushmore State," referencing the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

State Bird

The state bird is the Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), adopted in 1943.

State Flower

The state flower is the American Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla hirsutissima), also known as the May Day flower, adopted in 1903.

State Tree

The state tree is the Black Hills Spruce (Picea glauca), adopted in 1947.

State Animal

The state animal is the Coyote (Canis latrans), adopted in 1949.

State Fish

The state fish is the Walleye (Sander vitreus), adopted in 1982.

State Insect

The state insect is the Honeybee (Apis mellifera), adopted in 1978.

State Fossil

The state fossil is the Triceratops, adopted in 1988.

State Mineral

The state mineral is Rose Quartz, adopted in 1966.

State Gemstone

The state gemstone is the Fairburn Agate, adopted in 1966.

State Song

The state song is "Hail, South Dakota," adopted in 1943.

State Dessert

The state dessert is Kuchen, adopted in 2000.

State Jewelry

The state jewelry is the Black Hills Gold, adopted in 1988.

State Sport

The state sport is Rodeo, adopted in 2003.

Related Pages

• South Dakota
• Flag of South Dakota
• Seal of South Dakota
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial
• Ring-necked Pheasant
• American Pasqueflower
• Black Hills Spruce
• Coyote
• Walleye
• Honeybee
• Triceratops
• Rose Quartz
• Fairburn Agate
• Kuchen
• Black Hills Gold
• Rodeo