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State Seals for all 50 States
The content of this section of the website provides a fast, easy guide to the State Seals for 50 states of America. The fascinating images on the 50 state seals reflect the spirit and character of the people of the states and are representative of each state's origins, symbols, history and ideals. The Great Seals for each of the 50 states of America serve as symbols of authenticity verifying that government documents and papers of state are official and legal. The State seals also identify government buildings and government officials. More than half of the state flags in the U.S. use their state seal on their flags.

State Seals for all 50 States of America
The images and mottos on the 50 State Seals encapsulate the values or ideals of the people. The State Seals for all 50 states of America were designed and officially adopted to convey the aspirations, the geography, the history and the origins of each of the 50 states. The current 50 State Seals were adopted when each state achieved statehood replacing the old seals used when the states were colonies or described as territories. The men and artists who designed the Great State seals were educated in the classics and were knowledgeable of art history and symbolism of heraldry. The symbols, icons and emblems used in the 50 state seals all have specific meanings and symbolism. This article contains a table with a list of State Seals and pictures - for facts and information click a link on the menu bar.

State Seals - General rules of construction
Since the establishment of the United States following the War of Independence with Great Britain, the number of states has expanded from 13 to 50. Each state created their own State Constitution in which the elements and basic design instructions for the State Seals were established by the Legislature. The State Constitution direct the Legislature to adopt a seal for each US state. Each has a statute, an act of a legislature containing a specific law, expressed in writing, outlining the general rules of construction. Over the years, interpretations of the symbols and images of the Great Seals of the 50 states may have differed but the elements and meanings have remained consistent.

Info about State Seals
Click one of the links on the menu bar to access interesting facts and info about the symbolism, emblems and iconography each one of the 50 state seals of America. The articles in this section contain pictures, history and information about each of the 50 state Seals and the meaning of the symbols and icons.

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State Mottos and State Seals
There are additional facts, flags and information about each of the 50 states of America to accompany the list of State Seals and nicknames - just click one of the links on your left.

Emblems and Symbols of the 50 State Seals - Click a Picture!
	Names of States	State *Seals*	Symbols of the State Seals
	Alabama		A map of Alabama and its main rivers
	Alaska		The landscape, natural riches and major industries
	Arizona		Copper, cotton, cattle, citrus, and climate!
	Arkansas		Angel of Mercy and Goddess of Liberty
	California		Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom
	Colorado		The Eye of Providence & Roman fasces
	Connecticut		The three grape vines
	Delaware		The farmer and the soldier (or militiaman)
	Florida		The "Sabal palmetto palm"
	Georgia		"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation"
	Hawaii		The rising sun & the birth of the state
	Idaho		The goddess of justice and the miner
	Illinois		The eagle and the olive branch
	Indiana		The American soldier, the American and the liberty cap
	Iowa		The American soldier, the American and the liberty cap
	Kansas		The woodsman and the buffalo
	Kentucky		The pioneer and the statesman
	Louisiana		The Pelican and her chicks
	Names of States	State *Seals*	Symbols of the State Seals
Emblems and Symbols of the 50 State Seals

List of State Seals
There are additional facts, flags and information about each of the 50 states of America to accompany the list of State Seals and nicknames - just click one of the links on your left.

Emblems and Symbols of the 50 State Seals - Click a Picture!
	Names of States	State *Seals*	Symbols of the State Seals
	Maine		The pine tree, the sea and the land
	Maryland		The Coat of Arms of George Calvert, Baron Baltimore
	Massachusetts		Algonquin Native American with a long bow
	Michigan		The elk and the moose
	Minnesota		The Native American Indian and the farmer
	Mississippi		The American Bald eagle takes center stage of the seal.
	Missouri		The Grizzly bears - a symbol of strength and protection
	Montana		Gold and silver - the farming and mining industries
	Nebraska		The railroad and the steamboats
	Nevada		70 railroads were built to move ore from mines to mills
	New Hampshire		The 32 gun frigate Raleigh
	New Jersey		The horse head symbolizes speed and strength
	New Mexico		American Bald eagle shields the smaller Mexican eagle
	New York		The Roman goddess of Justice and Lady Liberty
	North Carolina		Lady Liberty and Plenty
	North Dakota		The tree, plow, anvil and Native American
	Ohio		The sun rising on the horizon
	Oklahoma		Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Seminole and Chickasaw nations
	Oregon		The forests of Oregon, an elk and a covered wagon
	Pennsylvania		The eagle, the ship, the plow and the corn
	Rhode Island		The anchor
	South Carolina		The Palmetto tree
	South Dakota		Transportation and industrry
	Tennessee		Agriculture and commerce
	Texas		The Lone Star
	Utah		The beehive
	Vermont		The landscape and industries
	Virginia		The Goddess Virtus
	Washington		George Washington the first president
	West Virginia		The farmer and the miner
	Wisconsin		The sailor and the miner
	Wyoming		The Greek Goddess Nike, the spirit of victory
	Names of States	State *Seals*	Symbols of the State Seals
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Names of all 50 States of America
The capital and federal state of America is Washington D.C. The names of all 50 states of America are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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