North Carolina Symbols and Facts Blue Creek School Fall 2014
North Carolina Became a the 12th State on November 21, 1989
State Flag May 20, 1775—Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence April 12, 1776—Halifax Resolves
State Seal May 20, 1775—Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence April 12, 1776—Halifax Resolves
State Motto “To Be Rather Than To Seem”
State Bird Cardinal
State Tree Pine Tree
State Flower Dogwood
State Mammal Gray Squirrel
State Insect Honeybee
State Reptile Eastern Box Turtle
State Fish (Saltwater) Channel Bass Red Drum
State Dance Shag
State Fruit Scuppernong Grape
State Seashell Scotch Bonnet
Official State Boat Shad Boat
State Dog Plott Hound
State Beverage Milk
State Gemstone Emerald