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Blue, green, and cranberry were designated the official state colors of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2005. All State Colors

Although the Pilgrims didn't actually land on Plymouth Rock, the state legislature acknowledged its historical significance in 1983 by designating Plymouth Rock as the official state historical rock of Massachusetts. All State Rocks

The official state motto of Massachusetts is "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (Latin translation; "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty"). All State Mottos

Babingtonite was designated the official state mineral of Massachusetts in 1981. Massachusetts has the finest quality babingtonite in America. All State Minerals

Although Massachusetts is not rich in mineral resources, it's one of the few locations in the world where babingtonite is found. Babingtonite is usually jet black with a brilliant luster.

The flag of Hawai'i resembles the Union Jack of Great Britain because many of King Kamehameha's advisors were British and the islands were once placed under England's protection. All State Flags

Eight horizontal stripes represent the eight major islands of Hawai'i. This flag has served as the flag of the kingdom, republic, territory, and the state of Hawai'i.

The tulip poplar (Liriodendron Tulipifera) was designated the official state tree of Indiana in 1931 (Tennessee and Kentucky also recognize tulip poplar as their official tree symbol). All State Trees

Indiana designated limestone as the official state stone in 1971 (quarried in south and central Indiana from the geologic formation named the Salem Limestone). Limestone is also the state rock of Tennessee. All State Rocks & Minerals

The name "Indiana" means "Land of the Indians" or "Land of Indians." All State Name Origins

Various Native American tribes are a significant part of Indiana history, including the Miamis, Chippewa, Delawares, Erie, Shawnee, Iroquois, Kickapoo, Potawatomies, Mahican, Nanticoke, Huron, and Mohegan.

The peony (Paeonia) was designated as the state flower of Indiana in 1957 (from 1931 to 1957 the zinnia was the state flower). No particular variety or color of peony was designated by the Indiana General Assembly. All State Flowers

"Indiana" by Arthur Franklin Mapes was adopted as the official state poem of Indiana in 1963. It reads as follows:

INDIANA