Pennsylvania - State Symbols

State Symbols

Main article: List of Pennsylvania state symbols
  • Motto: "Virtue, liberty, and independence"
  • Tree: Eastern Hemlock
  • Game bird: Ruffed Grouse
  • Flower: Mountain Laurel
  • Insect: Pennsylvania Firefly
  • Animal: White-tailed deer
  • Dog: Great Dane
  • Fish: Brook Trout
  • Fossil: Phacops rana
  • Beverage: Milk
  • Song: "Pennsylvania"
  • Ship: US Brig Niagara
  • Electric locomotive: GG1 4859
  • Steam locomotive: K4s 1361 and K4s 3750
  • Beautification plant: Penngift Crownvetch

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