South Dakota

STATE SYMBOLS

Nickname
The

nick name for South Dakota is

The Mount Rushmore.

This is because it has Mount Rushmore.

Flag

In the flag there is a seal surrounded by a sun in a field of the sky.

The letters South Dakota, The Mount Rushmore State is around

the sun.

State Bird

South Dakota's bird is a Ring-necked Pheasant.

The bird is mainly known for its meant.

Also since it is pheasant is it considered a

Delicacy in other states.

State Flower

Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla hirsutissima)

It grows wild throughout south Dakota.

Moto

Under God the People Rule

They have this motto because Reverend

Joseph Ward suggested it at the 185 Constitutional

Convention.

State Seal

The seal of the state describes authority and sovereignty.

State Tree

Black Hills Spruce

This tree is one of the dominant tree of the vast boreal forest.

State Stone

Rose Quartz

This is the stone of South Dakota because it has a natural flaw on

the heart just like our own.

Capital

Pierre

This is the capital because it is the central location.

State Animal

Coyote

The coyote is found in the greatest numbers in the black hills.

State Insect

Honeybee

The honeybee is an important role in agriculture.

State Song

Hail, South Dakota by Deecourt Hammitt.

It is representing health, wealth, and beauty.

Origin of name

"Dakota" is the Sioux Indian word for friend.

State Quarter

The state quarter has Mount Rushmore, the state bird, and wheat
heads.

State Fish

Walleye

The walleye fishes are mostly in large, clear, cool lakes.

Abigail Cordova
6/2/15