1. State Symbols
By: Kendall Jordan

2. State Bird State Bird: Cardinal When selected: 1943
Why? Most common. ( all ways around.)

3. State Flower State Flower: Dog Wood When selected: 1941
Why? Most common ( found in all NC reign)

4. State Tree/State Mineral
State Tree: Loblolly pine
When selected:1963
Why? Most common
( important ex: boats,
wood products.)
State Mineral: Gold
When selected: 1211
Why? Found in NC

5. State Motto: Esse Quam Videri
When:1983
Why? It was important to North Carolina
State seal / motto

6. It was in NC mountain region
State Dog
State Dog: Plott Hound
When: 1989
It was in NC mountain region

7. State berry When: Both in 2001 Why: Grown through NC
State Berry: Blueberry & Strawberry
When: Both in 2001
Why: Grown through NC
State berry

8. State Song/ State Flag Colors
State Song: Old North State
When: 1927
State Flag Colors: Red &Blue
When: 1885

9. Bibliography Http://www.secretary.statae.nc.us./kidspg/sy-mb