The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Michigan . Bills to designate state symbols in Michigan are referred to the Government Operations Committee in either chamber. [1]
The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Michigan . Bills to designate state symbols in Michigan are referred to the Government Operations Committee in either chamber. [1]
| Type | Symbol | Adopted | Image | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird | American robin Turdus migratorius | 1931 |  [1] | |
| Coat of Arms | Coat of Arms of the State of Michigan | 1835 [2] |  | |
| Fish | Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis | 1988 |  | In 1965, the trout was named the official state fish; this was specified as the brook trout in 1988. [1] |
| Flag | Flag of the State of Michigan | 1911 |  | |
| Flower | Apple Blossom [note 1] Malus sp. | 1897 [3] |  | A garland of 44 flowers representing the 44 states was made for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893 with the Apple Blossom representing Michigan. This inspired Michigan's Legislature to make it official in 1897. [1] |
| Fossil | Mastodon Mammut americanum | 2002 [1] |  | |
| Game Mammal | White-Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus | 1997 [1] |  | |
| Gem | Isle Royale greenstone Chlorastrolite | 1972 [1] |  | |
| Motto | Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice (Latin for "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you") [4] | 1835 | ||
| Reptile | Painted turtle Chrysemys picta | 1995 [1] |  | |
| Seal | Great Seal of the State of Michigan | 1835 |  | |
| Soil | Kalkaska soil series | December 1990 [1] | ||
| Song | "My Michigan" | 1937 | [1] | The resolution passed by the Michigan House of Representatives specified "My Michigan" as "the official state song," but this was changed upon introduction in the state senate to "an official song." Because the state failed to purchase the copyright from the song's authors, the song is rarely performed today. |
| Stone | Petoskey Stone Hexagonaria pericarnata | 1965 |  [1] | |
| Tree | Eastern White Pine Pinus strobus | 1955 [5] [6] |  | |
| Wildflower | Dwarf Lake Iris Iris lacustris | 1998 |  [1] |
The flag of the state of Michigan is a coat of arms set on a dark blue field, as set forth by Michigan state law. The governor has a variant of the flag with a white field instead of blue one. The state has an official flag month from June 14 through July 14.
The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern U.S. state flags date from the turn of the 20th century, when states considered distinctive symbols for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Most U.S. state flags were designed and adopted between 1893 and World War I.
The flag of Arkansas, also known as the Arkansas flag, consists of a red field charged with a large blue-bordered white lozenge (diamond). Twenty-nine five-pointed stars appear on the flag: twenty-five small white stars within the blue border, and four larger blue stars in the white diamond. The inscription "ARKANSAS" appears in blue within the white lozenge, with one star above and three stars below. The star above and the two outer stars below point upwards; the inner star below points downwards. The flag was designed by Willie K. Hocker of Wabbaseka, a member of the Pine Bluff Chapter of the Arkansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition. Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
The Michigan State Capitol is the building that houses the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is in the portion of the state capital of Lansing which lies in Ingham County. The present structure, at the intersection of Capitol and Michigan Avenues, is a National Historic Landmark that houses the chambers and offices of the Michigan Legislature as well as the ceremonial offices of the Governor of Michigan and Lieutenant Governor. Historically, this is the third building to house the Michigan government.
Populus deltoides, the eastern cottonwood or necklace poplar, is a species of cottonwood poplar native to North America, growing throughout the eastern, central, and southwestern United States as well as the southern Canadian prairies, the southernmost part of eastern Canada, and northeastern Mexico.
Elections in Michigan are held to fill various local, state and federal seats. Special elections may be held to fill vacancies at other points in time.
