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State Symbols
History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People
 Wild Rose |
 North Dakota |
 North Dakota State Flag |
 Meadowlark |
State Bird: Western Meadowlark State Fish: Northern Pike State Flower: Wild Rose State Tree: American Elm State Grass: Western Wheatgrass State Fossil: Teredo Petrified Wood State Dance: Square Dance State March: Flickertail March State Honorary Equine: Nokota Horse State Beverage: Milk |
State Song: "North Dakota Hymn" with words by James W. Foley and music by Dr. C. S. Putnam Motto: "Liberty and union now and forever, one and inseparable" Origin of State Name: The name Dakota is derived from a Sioux term meaning friends or allies. Nickname for State: The Peace Garden State. The nickname is a reference to the International Peace Garden on the border between North Dakota and Manitoba. Nickname for residents: North Dakotans |