List of South Dakota state symbols facts for kids
Location of the state of South Dakota in the United States of America
This is a list of the official state symbols of the U.S. state of South Dakota.
Insignia
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag | Flag of the State of South Dakota | 1992 |  |
| Seal | Great Seal of the State of South Dakota | 1885 |  |
| Motto | Under God, the people rule | ||
| Nickname | The Mount Rushmore State |  |
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| Slogan | Great Faces. Great Places. | 1990 |  |
Species
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird | Ring-necked pheasant Phasianus colchicus |
1943 | .jpg) |
| Flower | American pasque flower Pulsatilla vulgaris |
1903 |  |
| Tree | Black Hills spruce Picea glauca var. densata |
1947 |  |
| Animal | Coyote Canis latrans |
1949 |  |
| Fish | Walleye Sander vitreus vitreus |
1982 |  |
| Insect | Western honey bee Apis mellifera |
1978 |  |
| Grass | Western wheat grass | 1970 |  |
| Fossil | Triceratops | 1988 |  |
Geology
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral: | Rose quartz | 1966 |  |
| Gemstone | Fairburn agate | 1966 | |
| Soil | Houdek loam | 1990 |  |
Culture
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink | Milk | 1986 |  |
| Sport | Rodeo | 2003 |  |
| Dessert | Kuchen | 2000 | |
| Song | "Hail, South Dakota!" | 1943 | |
| Bread | Fry bread | 2005 |  |
| Jewelry | Black Hills gold | 1988 |
See also
- Outline of South Dakota
- Index of South Dakota-related articles
- Lists of United States state insignia
- State of South Dakota
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