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- Carolina Tartan • State Tartan. The creation of our state tartan was a natural consequence of the deep and abiding connections shared by Scotland and the Carolinas.
- Dogwood • State Flower. North Carolinians know it’s not truly spring until the dogwoods bloom. The showy and beautiful dogwood tree became the state flower — yes, flower — in 1941, but the pops of white scattered along the edges of woods across the state have been a welcome herald of warmer weather since long before that.
- Plott Hound • State Dog. Generations of the Plott family have bred this brave, tenacious hound in Haywood County, where it’s been used for more than two centuries to hunt bear and wild boar.
- Cardinal • State Bird. Regal, perky cardinals are monogamous and often mate for life, making them a symbol not only of the Old North State, but also of loyalty, constancy, and devotion.
Apr 8, 2015 · See also: North Carolina State Symbols and Official Adoptions; North Carolina State Symbols Interactive Timeline. State Symbol/Adoption. General Statute. State Art Medium. G.S. 145-46. State Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum and State Museum of Aviation. G.S. 145-21. State Beverage. G.S. 145-10.1.
Jan 23, 2011 · Easy-to-read text covers major North Carolina symbols such as the state flag, seal, bird, tree, flower, animal, and more. A "Fast Facts" section highlights the state's capital city, largest city, physical size, population, natural resources, farm products, and primary manufactured goods.
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The North Carolina General Assembly has adopted several state symbols and emblems. Here is a list of all of them with the year of their adoption given in brackets. INDEX
1. State Flag
The state flag combines the colors of red, white, and blue. The blue background represents the blue Union with a white star on it between the letters N and C. The red and white bars are proportionally equal. The length of these horizontal bars equals the perpendicular length of the Union. The date May 20th, 1775, is the date of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (which is a controversial topic, but no changes have been made despite that). The other date April 12th, 1776, honors the H...
2. State Motto
Until 1893, North Carolina was the only one amongst the original states to be without a motto. The General Assembly adopted the motto, directing that it would appear on the Great Seal of North Carolina. The state Motto is a Latin phrase Esse Quam Videri, which means “to be rather than to seem”. This phrase comes from Cicero’s essay on friendship, and it appears on the plaque of the Joseph Winston Monument in Guilford Courthouse, Greensboro, NC.
3. State Seal: The Great Seal of N.C.
Although it was officially established as the Seal of North Carolina in 1893, the General Assembly standardized it in 1971. The circle in the official seal is 2¼ inches in diameter. It depicts two figures of “Liberty” and “Plenty” at the center of the circle. Liberty is seen standing with a capped pole in her left hand, and in her right hand, a scroll with the word “constitution” on it. Plenty is seated down, holding three heads of grain in her right hand, and emptying an overflowing cornucop...
5. State Flower: Dogwood
Thescientific name of Dogwood is Cornaceae. Three species of this flower are found in the state: Cornus alternifolia (with alternate leaves) found in the mountains, the gray dogwood or Cornus racemosa (a bush growing in damp meadows), and the flowering dogwood or Cornus florida (its leaves turn from green to red to maroon). The shock-resistant wood of the tree is used in making farm implements, wedges, tool handles, etc. Its flowers, bark, roots, and berries have medicinal properties.
6. State Tree: Pine
Around 1959, the Garden Clubs of North Carolina campaigned to name a state tree. In the 1962 meeting, pine emerged as the first choice of many member clubs. It is today very crucial for the construction industry; however, the pine forests have been known as the source of all the naval essentials of turpentine, tar, pitch and rosin. Until 1860s, North Carolina was the bulk provider of these materials to the U.S. markets. The ‘state toast’ begins its first line with a reference to pine.
7. State Vegetable: Sweet Potato
North Carolina is the largest producer of Ipomoea batatas, the scientific name for sweet potato, in the country. Sweet potato was therefore requested to be named the official state vegetable by the students of the Wilson County school. It thus became the state symbol in 1995. A low in fat vegetable, sweet potato is a rich source of Vitamin A and C. It has been grown in the state since the times before European colonization of the region.
12. State Bird: Cardinal
Its scientific name is Cardinalis cardinalis. In 1933, the Carolina Chickadee was suggested to be named as the state bird, but the resolution was repealed later, as the Chickadees nickname – the Tomtit, was thought to have no dignity. Six other states have chosen the Cardinal to be their state bird.
13. State Shell: Scotch Bonnet
This Phalium granulatum is a helmet family sea-snail variety with short spires (tower-like pointed shape), large body whorls, and thick outer lips. There is a pattern of orange squares on its body, giving a Scottish plaid-like feel. Hence, the name Scotch Bonnet.
14. State Mammal: Gray Squirrel
The squirrel was proposed to be a state symbol for as it was seen to be “courageous and thrifty”. It inhabits a wide area including the swamps of eastern North Carolina and the hardwood forests of the piedmont. They are also seen hurrying on tree branches in parks, and trees in the neighborhood. Their diet comprises acorns, tree buds, fungi, eggs, fruits, corn, peanuts, and insects. It is said that the squirrel proved very useful to the survival of the North American colonies as a source of f...
North Carolinais known by the nickname of “Tar Heel State”, attributed to many legends and folklore, one being that the state was prime supplier of naval essentials including tar, pitch, and turpentine.
Oct 2, 2023 · Lenoir, North Carolina is a charming city located in the United States. It is known and famous for several reasons: 1. Furniture Manufacturing: Lenoir is renowned for its thriving furniture manufacturing industry. It has been a major hub for furniture production since the late 1800s.
An Introduction to North Carolina Maps. Theodore DeBry, "Americae pars, Nunc Virginia," 1590. Click on the image for a full view and description of the map. The mapping of the area we now call North Carolina began in the sixteenth century from early exploration. The first British settlement in 1585 was mapped showing Cape Fear as well as ...
Apr 30, 2023 · North Carolina is a state with a rich history and culture, and the state seal is a symbol of that heritage. Created in 1871, the North Carolina State Seal is a representation of the state’s sovereignty and independence. The seal has undergone several changes throughout its history, but its current design has remained the same since 1984.
