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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | 1971 | ||
| Seal | 1780 | ||
| Nickname | Bay State | ||
| Nickname | Pilgrim State | ||
| Nickname | Baked Bean State | ||
| Motto | Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quietem [(Latin...)] | ||
| Song | All Hail to Massachusetts | 1981 | |
| Flower |
Mayflower | Epigaea repens | 1918 |
| Tree |
American elm | Ulmus americana | 1941 |
| Bean | baked navy bean | Phaseolus vulgaris | 1993 |
| Berry | cranberry | Vaccinium macrocarpon | 1994 |
| Bird |
black-capped chickadee | Parus atricapillus | 1941 |
| Game Bird |
turkey | Meleagris gallopavo | 1991 |
| Marine Mammal | right whale | Eubalaena glacialis | 1980 |
| Horse | Morgan Horse | Equus caballus | 1970 |
| Dog | Boston Terrier | Canis familiaris | 1979 |
| Mammal | Tabby Cat | Felis catus | 1988 |
| Fish | cod | Gadus morhua | 1974 |
| Insect | ladybug | Coccinellidae | 1974 |
| Shell | New England Neptune | Neptunea lyrata decemcostata | 1987 |
| Soil | Paxton | 1990 | |
| Fossil | dinosaur tracks | Eubrontes giganteus | 1980 |
| Gem | rhodonite | 1979 | |
| Mineral | babingtonite | 1971 | |
| Rock | Roxbury puddingstone | 1983 | |
| State Building Rock and Monument Stone... | granite | 1983 | |
| Folk Song | Massachusetts | 1981 | |
| Glee Club Song | The Great State of Massachusetts | 1997 | |
| Patriotic Song | Massachusetts (Because of You Our Land is Free) | 1989 | |
| Ode | Ode to the Commonwealth | 2000 | |
| Polka | Say Hello to Someone in Massachusetts | 1998 | |
| Dance | square dance | 1990 | |
| Ceremonial March | The Road to Boston | 1985 | |
| Poem | Blue Hills of Massachusetts | 1981 | |
| Children’s Book | Make Way for Ducklings | 2003 | |
| Heroine | Deborah Samson | 1983 | |
| Folk Hero | Johnny Appleseed | 1996 | |
| Children’s Author and Illustrator... | Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss | 2003 | |
| Muffin | corn muffin | 1986 | |
| Dessert | Boston cream pie | 1996 | |
| Donut | Boston creme donut | 2003 | |
| Cookie | chocolate chip cookie | 1997 | |
| Beverage | cranberry juice | 1970 | |
| Veterans of Southwest Asia War Monument... | Worcester, Desert Calm Committee, Inc, | 1993 | |
| Vietnam War Memorial | Memorial in Worcester | 1990 | |
| Explorer Rock | Dighton Rock | 1983 | |
| Historical Rock | Plymouth Rock | 1983 | |
| Citizenry | Bay Staters | 1990 | |
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