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• To learn more about a symbol, click its link in the left column (Designation) of the table below.
• To learn more about a symbol, click its link in the left column (Designation) of the table below.
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indicates an article, with or without pictures, about that symbol. (However,
many symbol pages without check marks nevertheless have a little text, pictures
and/or links to related resources.)| Designation | Symbol | Scientific Name | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
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The State of Dixie | ||
| Flag |
1895 | ||
| Great Seal | 1876 | ||
| Arms | 1939 | ||
| Nickname |
The Heart of Dixie | ||
| Nickname |
Yellowhammer State | ||
| Nickname |
Cotton State | ||
| Motto | Audemus Jura Nostra Defendere | 1939 | |
| Song | Alabama | 1933 | |
| Flower |
camellia | Camellia | 1959 |
| Wildflower |
oak-leaf hydrangea | Hydrangea quercifolia | 1999 |
| Tree |
southern longleaf pine | Pinus palustris | 1997 |
| Fruit | blackberry | Rubus occidentalis | 2004 |
| Nut | pecan | Carya illinoinensis | 1982 |
| Horse | Racking Horse | Equus caballus | 1975 |
| Bird |
yellowhammer (common flicker) | Colaptes auratus | 1927 |
| Game Bird | turkey | Meleagris gallopavo | 1980 |
| Reptile | Alabama red-bellied turtle | Pseudemys alabamensis | 1990 |
| Amphibian | Red Hills salamander | Phaeognathus hubrichti | 2000 |
| Fresh Water Fish | largemouth bass | Micropterus salmoides | 1975 |
| Salt Water Fish | (fighting) tarpon | Megalops atlanticus | 1955 |
| Insect | monarch butterfly | Danaus plexippus | 1989 |
| Official Mascot | eastern tiger swallowtail | Papilio glaucus | 1989 |
| Shell | Scaphella junonia johnstoneae | Scaphella junonia johnstoneae | 1990 |
| Soil | Bama Soil Series | 1997 | |
| Fossil | prehistoric whale | Basilosaurus cetoides | 1984 |
| Gemstone | star blue quartz | 1990 | |
| Mineral | hematite (red iron ore) | 1967 | |
| Rock | marble | 1969 | |
| American Folk Dance of Alabama... | square dance | 1981 | |
| Outdoor Musical Drama | The Incident at Looney’s Tavern | 1993 | |
| Outdoor Drama | The Miracle Worker | 1991 | |
| Historic Theatre | Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts | 1993 | |
| Bible | State Bible | 1853 | |
| Renaissance Faire | Florence Renaissance Faire | 1988 | |
| Poets Laureate | Alabama State Poets Laureate | 1930 | |
| Spirit | Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey | 2004 | |
| Barbecue Championship | Demopolis Christmas on the River Cook-off | 1991 | |
| Agricultural Museum | Dothan Landmarks Park | 1992 | |
| Sport | Stockton Fall Horseshoe Tournament | 1992 | |
| Quilt | Pine Burr Quilt | 1997 | |
| Creed | Alabama’s Creed | 1953 | |
| Language | English | 1990 | |
| Horse Show | Alabama State Championship | 1988 | |
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