Symbols of State > | ||
Nicknames | The Heart of Dixie, The Yellowhammer State, Cotton State | |
Motto | Audemus jura nostra defendere | 1939 |
Song | Alabama | 1931 |
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Flower | camellia (Camellia) | 1959 |
Flower (former) | goldenrod (Solidago) | 1927 |
Wildflower | oak-leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) | 1999 |
Tree | southern longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) | 1997 |
Tree (former) | “southern pine” (Pinus) | 1949 |
Fruit | blackberry (Rubus occidentalis) | 2004 |
Tree Fruit | peach (Prunus persica) | 2006 |
Nut | pecan (Carya illinoinensis) | 1982 |
Bird | yellowhammer [common flicker] (Colaptes auratus) | 1927 |
Game Bird | turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) | 1980 |
Mammal | black bear (Ursus americanus) | 2006 |
Marine Mammal | manatee (Trichechus manatus) | 2009 |
Horse | Racking Horse (Equus caballus) | 1975 |
Reptile | Alabama red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis) | 1990 |
Amphibian | Red Hills salamander (Phaeognathus hubrichti) | 2000 |
Fresh Water Fish | largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) | 1975 |
Salt Water Fish | (fighting) tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) | 1955 |
Insect | monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) | 1989 |
Mascot and Butterfly | eastern tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) | 1989 |
Agricultural Insect | queen honey bee (Apis mellifera) | 2015 |
Crustacean | brown shrimp (Penaeus aztecus) | 2015 |
Shell | Johnstone’s junonia (Scaphella junonia) | 1990 |
Soil | Bama Soil Series | 1997 |
Fossil † | prehistoric whale (Basilosaurus cetoides) | 1984 |
Mineral | hematite (red iron ore) | 1967 |
Rock | marble | 1969 |
Gemstone | star blue quartz | 1990 |
Wild and Scenic River | Little River | 1969 |
Cultural Symbols > | ||
Dessert | Lane cake | 2016 |
Barbecue Championship | Demopolis Christmas on the River Cook-off | 1991 |
Spirit | Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey | 2004 |
Horse Shoe Tournament |
Stockton Fall Horseshoe Tournament | 1992 |
Horse Show |
Alabama State Championship Horse Show | 1988 |
Agricultural Museum | Dothan Landmarks Park | 1992 |
Renaissance Faire |
Florence Renaissance Faire | 1988 |
Historic Theatre | Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts | 1993 |
Outdoor Drama | The Miracle Worker | 1991 |
Outdoor Musical Drama | The Incident at Looney’s Tavern | 1993 |
Quilt | Pine Burr Quilt | 1997 |
Dance | square dance | 1981 |
Bible | State Bible | 1853 |
Flag Pledge | 2001 | |
Creed | Alabama’s Creed | 1953 |
Language | English |
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Alabama Symbols ˆ
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