Kentucky designated brachiopod as the official state fossil in 1986. All State Dinosaurs & Fossils
Fossilized brachipods were once the shells of marine animals of the Paleozoic era (the Paleozoic era was from about 542 to 251 million years ago). Because the state was covered by ocean water in prehistoric times, hundreds of different types of brachiopods can be found in rocks throughout Kentucky (most of these species are now extinct).
Kentucky agate was designated the official state rock of Kentucky in 2000. All State Rocks & MInerals
Kentucky designated the Louisville Pipe Band as the official state pipe band in 2000.
Nevada designated "Home Means Nevada" by Mrs. Bertha Raffetto as the official state song in 1933 (Nevada also recognizes a state march). All State Songs
The official motto of Nevada is "All for our Country" (seen on Nevada's state seal). All State Mottos
Nevada designated silver (Ag) as the official state metal in 1977. One of Nevada's nicknames is "The Silver State," and silver is one of Nevada's official state colors. All State Minerals
Nevada designated Orovada soil as the official state soil in 2001. All State Soils
Orovada soils are extensive in northern Nevada (over 360,000 acres). Common soils on semi-arid rangeland with sagebrush grass plant communities. Orovada soils are arable when irrigated and are considered prime farmland. Alfalfa for hay and seed, winter wheat and barley, and grass for hay and pasture are the principal crops grown on these soils.
Nevada designated Indian ricegrass (Oryzopsis hymenoides) as the official state grass in 1977. All State Grasses
A tough native grass that grows throughout Nevada, Indian ricegrass was once a food source for Native Americans in Nevada, it now provides food for wildlife and range livestock.
Nevada designated sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata or trifida) as the official state flower in 1917. One of Nevada's nicknames is "The Sagebrush State." All State Flowers
Nevada turquoise was recognized as the official state semi-precious gemstone in 1987 (Virgin Valley black fire opal was designated Nevada's state precious gemstone the same year). New Mexico and Arizona also recognize turquoise as a state symbol. All State Gems & Gemstones