Lists of United States state symbols

Last updated March 04, 2025

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 birds 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.

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Territories and the federal district	American Samoa District of Columbia Guam Northern Mariana Islands Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands
State, district, and territorial insignia United States national symbols

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Lists of United States state symbols

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Lists by symbol

Insignia

Flora and fauna

Geology

Other

Lists by state, territory, and district

See also