North Carolina has over 60 official state symbols. These symbols include the state bird (cardinal), flower (dogwood), and tree (pine). The state also has official designations for a reptile, fish ...

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Officially declared the state flower of North Carolina in 1941, the tree holds a prominent place in the state's identity and reflects its connection to the natural landscape.

They've been the state bird of North Carolina since 1942. That's enough time for residents of the state to feel a strong connection to them. Cardinals were an important symbol for a long before then.