List of U.S. state tartans facts for kids

This article lists the special fabric patterns, called tartans, that some U.S. states have chosen as official symbols. Think of them like a state bird or flower! Not every state has an official tartan.

What is a Tartan?

A tartan is a unique pattern of colored lines and blocks woven into fabric. These patterns are often linked to different Scottish clans or families. Each tartan has its own special design and colors.

In the United States, some states have adopted their own tartans. These state tartans are official symbols, just like a state flag or song. They help show off the state's history, culture, or even its natural beauty through colors and patterns.

Official State Tartans List

The table below shows the states that have an official tartan. It also lists the year each tartan was adopted and its name. You can see a picture of each tartan too!

State	Tartan	Year	Name
California		2001	California state tartan
Colorado		1997	Colorado state tartan
Connecticut		1995	Connecticut state tartan
Georgia		1997	Georgia tartan
Hawaii		2008	Hawaii tartan
Illinois		2012	Illinois state tartan
Iowa		2004	Iowa tartan
Louisiana		2001	Louisiana tartan
Massachusetts		2003	Bay State tartan
Michigan		2010	State of Michigan tartan
Missouri		2019	Missouri state tartan
Nevada		2001	Nevada state tartan
New Hampshire		1995	New Hampshire state tartan
North Carolina		1991	Carolina tartan
Oklahoma		1999	Oklahoma tartan
Rhode Island		2000	Official Rhode Island tartan
South Carolina		2002	Carolina tartan
Tennessee		1999	Tennessee state tartan
Texas		1989	Texas Bluebonnet tartan
Utah		1996	Utah Centennial tartan
Virginia		2007	Virginia Quadricentennial tartan
Washington		1991 (designed 1988)	Washington state tartan
West Virginia		2008	Official tartan of the State of West Virginia
Wisconsin		2008	Wisconsin tartan

See also

• District tartans of Australia
• List of U.S. state, district, and territorial insignia
• List of tartans
• Regional tartans of Canada