List of Alaska state symbols
The U.S. state of Alaska has numerous symbols found in the Alaska Statutes.[1]
Insignia
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag of Alaska | The North Star and the Big Dipper on a field of blue | 1927 | |
| Seal | The Seal of the state of Alaska | 1959 | |
| Motto | "North to the future" | 1967 |
Nature
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower | Forget-me-not | 1917 | |
| Tree | Sitka spruce | 1962 |
Animals
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird | Willow ptarmigan | 1955 | |
| Dog | Alaskan Malamute | 2010 | |
| Fish | King salmon | 1962 | |
| Insect | Four-spot skimmer dragonfly | 1995 | |
| Land mammal | Moose | 1998 | |
| Marine mammal | Bowhead whale | 1983 |
Geology
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil | Woolly Mammoth | 1986 | |
| Gem | Jade | 1968 | |
| Mineral | Gold | 1968 |
Miscellaneous
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Song | "Alaska's Flag" | 1959 | |
| Sport | Dog sledding | 1972 | |
| Bolt-action rifle | Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 | 2014[2] |
Related
Not defined by Alaska statutes:
| Type | Symbol | Year | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarters | Alaska State Quarter | 2008 |
See also
References
- ^ "Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems", Alaska Statutes, Title 44. State Government, 2018, retrieved 2019-05-17
- ^ "Parnell signs bill designating state gun". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. July 30, 2014. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
External links
- "State Symbols". Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-07.