List of Louisiana state symbols explained

This is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Official symbols of Louisiana are codified in the laws of Louisiana.

State symbols

TypeSymbolLaw
AmphibianGreen tree frog[1] (Hyla cinerea)LL 169.1, 1993
BeverageMilkLL 170, 1983
BirdBrown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)LL 159, 1958
ButterflyGulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)LL 164.1, 2022
ColorsBlue, white, goldLL 161, 1972
CrustaceanCrawfishLL 168, 1983
DogCatahoula leopard dogLL 165, 1979
FishWhite perchLL 170.4, 1993
FlowerMagnoliaLL 154, 1900
FossilPetrified palmwoodLL 162, 1976
FruitStrawberry (Fragaria)LL 166, 1980
GemstoneCrassostrea virginica oyster shell[2] (previously agate 1976–2011)LL 163, 2011
MineralAgate[3] LL 163.1, 2011
InsectHoneybee (Apis mellifera)LL 164, 1977
JellyLL 170.8, 2003
MammalLouisiana black bear (Ursus americanus luteolus)LL 161.1, 1992
Meat pieNatchitoches meat pieLL 170.9, 2003
Motto"Union, justice and confidence"LL 151, 1902
Musical instrumentDiatonic accordion,
also known as the Cajun accordion
LL 155.3, 1990
ReptileAmerican alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)LL 169, 1983
Slogan"Feed Your Soul"Official[4]
Song"You Are My Sunshine" and "Give Me Louisiana"LL 155, 1970
Song - environmental"The Gifts of Earth"LL 155.2, 1990
Song - march"Louisiana My Home Sweet Home"LL 155.1, 1952
TartanLouisiana TartanLL 170.6, 2001
TreeBald cypress (Taxodium distichum)LL 160, 1963
VegetableSweet potato (Pomona Batista)LL 170.11, 2003
Vegetable plantCreole tomatoLL 170.11, 2003
WildflowerLouisiana iris (Iris giganticaerulea)LL 154.1, 1990

State oath

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here.

LL 167, 1981

State poems

LL 155.4, 1995

LL 155.5, 1999

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/amphibians/la_green_treefrog.htm Official State Amphibian
  2. Web site: RS 49:163 State Gem. 2012-06-12 . State of Louisiana.
  3. Web site: RS 49:163.1 State Mineral. 2012-06-12 . State of Louisiana.
  4. http://www.louisianatravel.com/ Louisiana Travel ~ Experience Louisiana with all your senses