List of Colorado state symbols explained

The U.S. State of Colorado has many adopted symbols and emblems. Most of these symbols and emblems were adopted by acts of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Colorado, and after statehood, the General Assembly of the State of Colorado.[1] A few of these symbols were adopted by executive action of the Governor. Federal agencies designated some of these symbols in honor of the state. Each entry explains the manner and date of adoption.

The first insignia of Colorado, the territorial motto: Nil sine numine,[2] was adopted by the First Session of the Territorial Legislature on November 6, 1861. The seal and coat of arms of the Territory of Colorado were specified by the First Session of the Territorial Legislature but not created until November 11, 1861.[3]

Insignia

See also: List of U.S. state, district, and territorial insignia.

Cultural symbols

Colorado cultural symbols
scope=col width=140pxTypescope=col width=240pxSymbolscope=col width=240pxImagescope=col width=140pxAdopted
scope=rowFolk danceSquare dance[24] March 16, 1992
HB 1058-1992
CRS 24-80-909.5
scope=row rowspan=2Songs"Where the Columbines Grow"[25] May 8, 1915
SB 308-1915
CRS 24-80-909
"Rocky Mountain High"March 12, 2007
SJR07-023
CRS 24-80-909
scope=rowSummer sportPack burro racing[26] May 8, 2012
HJR12-1021
scope=rowTartanColorado state tartan[27] March 3, 1997
HJR97-1016
scope=rowWinter sportSkiing and snowboarding[28] April 8, 2008

Highway route markers

Colorado highway route markers
scope=col width=140pxTypescope=col width=240pxSymbolscope=col width=240pxImagescope=col width=140pxAdopted
scope=rowState highwaysColorado state highway route marker[29] 1967
Colorado Highway Commission
scope=rowScenic bywaysColorado Scenic and Historic Byway route marker1989
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colorado Revised Statutes. Colorado Legal Resources. February 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: State Motto. Colorado State Archives. March 8, 2024.
  3. Web site: State Seal. Colorado State Archives. March 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: State Flag. Colorado State Archives. May 28, 2023.
  5. Web site: Colorado State Brand Story. March 26, 2019. State of Colorado. 2019-03-27.
  6. Web site: State Name and Nicknames. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  7. Web site: Proclamation of the Admission of Colorado to the Union. php. President of the United States of America. 1876-08-01. The American Presidency Project. May 12, 2023.
  8. Web site: State Amphibian. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  9. Web site: State Bird. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  10. Web site: State Cactus. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  11. Web site: State Fish. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  12. Web site: State Flower. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  13. Web site: State Grass. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  14. Web site: State Insect. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  15. Web site: State Animal. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  16. Web site: State Pet. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  17. Web site: State Reptile. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  18. Web site: State Tree. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  19. Web site: State Fossil. Colorado State Archives. May 13, 2023.
  20. Web site: State Gemstone. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  21. Web site: State Mineral. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  22. Web site: State Rock. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  23. Web site: Seitz -- Colorado State Soil. Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. August 23, 2022. May 12, 2023.
  24. Web site: State Folk Dance. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  25. Web site: State Songs. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  26. Web site: State Summer Sport. Colorado State Archives. May 12, 2023.
  27. Web site: State Tartan. Colorado State Archives. September 17, 2015.
  28. Web site: State Winter Sport. Colorado State Archive. May 12, 2023.
  29. Web site: Colorado Highways: Route Markers Through the Years. Matthew E.. Malek. November 30, 2014. September 17, 2015.
  30. Web site: Regular License Plates. Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles. September 17, 2015.
  31. Web site: Colorado I (Screw Frigate). Naval History and Heritage Command, United States Navy. June 30, 2015. May 12, 2023.
  32. Web site: Colorado I (Screw Frigate). Naval History and Heritage Command, United States Navy. June 30, 2015. May 12, 2023.
  33. Web site: Colorado I (Screw Frigate). Naval History and Heritage Command, United States Navy. June 30, 2015. May 12, 2023.
  34. Web site: USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee. USS Colorado (SSN 788) Commissioning Committee. September 17, 2015.
  35. Web site: Colorado Statehood Issue. National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution. May 12, 2023.
  36. Web site: Colorado State Quarter. United States Mint. May 12, 2023.

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