• Read an Introduction to Maine symbols.
• 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | 1909 | ||
| Seal | 1919 | ||
| Nickname | The Pine Tree State | ||
| Nickname | The Border State | ||
| Nickname | The Old Dirigo State | ||
| Motto | Dirigo [(Latin...)] | ||
| Song | State of Maine Song | 1937 | |
| Flower |
white pine cone and tassel | Pinus strobus | 1895 |
| Tree |
eastern white pine | Pinus strobus | 1945 |
| Berry | blueberry | Vaccinium angustifolium | 1991 |
| Herb | wintergreen | Gaultheria procumbens | 1999 |
| Bird |
black-capped chickadee | Parus atricapillus | 1927 |
| Animal | moose | Alces alces | 1979 |
| Cat | Maine Coon Cat | Felis catus | 1985 |
| Fish | landlocked salmon | Salmo salar | 1969 |
| Insect | honeybee | Apis mellifera | 1975 |
| Soil | Chesuncook Soil Series | 1999 | |
| Fossil | Pertica quadrifaria | Pertica quadrifaria | 1985 |
| Gemstone | tourmaline | 1971 | |
| Drink | moxie | 2005 | |
| Tartan | Tartan | 1964 | |
| Vessel | Schooner Bowdoin | 1987 | |
| Official State Language of the Deaf Community... | American Sign Language | 1991 | |
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