List of Arizona state symbols
Appearance
The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. State of Arizona. The majority of the items in the list are officially recognized after a law passed by the state legislature. Most of the symbols were adopted in the 20th century. The first symbol was the motto, which was made official in 1864 for the Arizona Territory. The newest adopted symbol of Arizona is the Two-tailed Swallowtail, assigned in 2001. Arizona is the only state with official neckwear.[1] Fifteen of the state symbols are on display on the Arizona Capitol Museum.[A][2]
Insignia
Type | Symbol | Description | Year | Image |
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Flag | The flag of Arizona | The flag of Arizona does not contain a state seal but consists of 13 rays of red and gold (the conquistador colors and of the flag of Spain) on the top half, representing the 13 counties of Arizona, as well as symbolizing Arizona's picturesque sunsets. There is a copper colored star in the center representing Arizona's copper-mining industry. The rest of the flag is colored blue, representing liberty. | 1917[3] | |
Seal | The seal of Arizona | The Great Seal of the State of Arizona is ringed by the words “Great Seal of the State of Arizona” on the top, and 1912 the year of Arizona’s statehood, on the bottom. The motto Ditat Deus (Latin: "God Enriches"), lies in the center of the seal. In the background is a range of mountains with the sun rising behind the peaks. | 1911[4] | Arizona State Seal |
Mottos, slogan, and nickname
Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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Motto | Latin:Ditat Deus (God enriches) |
1864[5] | Maryland State Seal |
Nicknames[B] | The Grand Canyon State[6]
The Copper State[7]
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Traditional | Arizone license plate with nickname |
Flora
Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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Flower | Saguaro blossom (Carnegiea gigantea) |
1931[8] | |
Tree | Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida) |
1954[9] |
Fauna
Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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Amphibian | Arizona tree frog (Hyla eximia)[C] |
1986[10] | Arizona Tree Frog |
Bird | Cactus wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) |
1973[11] | |
Butterfly | Two-tailed swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata) |
2001[12] | |
Fish | Apache trout (Oncorhynchus gilae apache)[D] |
1986[13] | Apache trout |
Mammal | Ring-tailed cat (Bassariscus astutus)[E] |
1986[14] | Ring-tailed Cat |
Reptile | Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi willardi)[F] |
1986[15] |
Geology
Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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Fossil | Araucarioxylon arizonicum | 1988[16] | |
Gem | Turquoise | 1974[17] | |
Mineral | Fire Agate | Unofficial[18] | |
Soil | Casa Grande | N/A[19] | Casa Grande |
Culture
Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
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Colors | Blue and old gold | 1915[20] | |
Neckwear | Bolo tie | 1973[21] | |
Songs | Arizona March Song Arizona |
1919[22] 1982[23] |
Other
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See also
Notes
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References
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- ^ "ARIZONA'S STATE SYMBOLS". Talking Book News. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
- ^ "Arizona State Flag Story". Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "History of the Great Seal of the State of Arizona". Arizona Secretary of State. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona Symbols, State Motto". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Nickname:". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ "THE NICKNAME:". NETSTATE.COM. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ "Arizona State Flower". 50 States. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona's State Symbols". Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Official State Amphibian". NETSTATE.COM. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "State Bird of Arizona". 50 states. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Butterfly". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona's State Symbols". Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "So keep your big ol' Grizzly Bear". Gateway to Sedona. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Reptile". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Fossil:". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Gemstone". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona Symbols, Mineral: Fire Agate". SHG Resources. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "Casa Grande -- Arizona State Soil" (PDF). U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
- ^ "STATE COLORS". NETSTATE.COM. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Neckwear". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-05-26.
- ^ "Arizona State Anthem". NETSTATE.COM. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ Kirkeby, Nora (2006). "AZ State Symbols". Class Brain. Retrieved 2008-05-27.