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The General Assembly of North Carolina has adopted over 45 state symbols and emblems representing the State. This ScienceStruck article gives you a complete list of all the symbols of North Carolina.

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A Complete List of North Carolina State Symbols

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The General Assembly of North Carolina has adopted over 45 state symbols and emblems representing the State. This ScienceStruck article gives you a complete list of all the symbols of North Carolina.

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North Carolina

12th State (November 21, 1789), the south U.S.

State Abbreviation: NC

Capital: Raleigh

Origin of name: In honor of Charles I of England.

Motto: "Esse Quam Videri" (To be rather than to seem)

Nickname: Tar Heel State, Old North State

North Carolina State Symbols

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A to Z Kids Stuff | North Carolina Facts for Children

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Resources and activities for school-age children on the state of North Carolina.

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North Carolina State Symbols and Emblems - Complete list of North Carolina state symbols including the state flag and state seal from NETSTATE.COM

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Official North Carolina state symbols and emblems. Complete information about the official state symbols, songs, and emblems and their adoption.

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North Carolina Secretary of State Kids Page Symbols

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North Carolina Secretary of State Kids Page Symbols

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The North Carolina General Assembly adopted its first state symbol in 1885 with legislation recognizing the official State Flag. Since that time, the Legislature has adopted more symbols, from the State Dog to the State Marsupial to the State Beverage and the State Vegetable. Some symbols are emblems or iconic representations of the state's history and culture, such as the flag or the Great Seal. Others represent the state's unique natural heritage, such as the Cardinal and the Venus Fly Trap, or elements, like the sweet potato, that have been vital to sustaining the people or the economy.

During the 2015-2016 legislative session two bills were introduced to designate official adoptions: for new official adoption. On January 26, 2015, a bill was introduced for the adoption of the Old Fort Gold Festival, in McDowell County, as the official Gold Festival of North Carolina. The festival has been celebrated during the first weekend in June since 2003. And on March 4, 2015, a bill was introduced to name the Bobcat as the official State Cat. Fourth-graders at Benvenue Elementary School in Nash County wrote to their state legislator to recommend that the General Assembly adopt an official state cat to complement the state dog, the Plott Hound. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Bobbie Richardson, a Nash County Democrat. The General Assembly concluded the legislative session in 2015 without taking up either legislation for ratification.
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State Symbols and Official Adoptions | NCpedia

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The North Carolina General Assembly adopted its first state symbol in 1885 with legislation recognizing the official State Flag. Since that time, the Legislature has adopted more symbols, from the State Dog to the State Marsupial to the State Beverage and the State Vegetable.

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4.H.2 Understand how notable structures, symbols and place names are significant to North Carolina.
4.H.2.2 Explain the historical significance of North Carolina’s state symbols.

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4th Grade

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What do our State symbols say about North Carolina?