You might ask what are the state symbols of Maine. An interesting question because I’m willing to garner that a lot of Mainers would fail this examination.

The Symbols

* State Animal: Moose
* State Berry: Wild Blueberry
* State Bird: Chickadee
* State Cat: Maine Coon Cat
* State Fish: Landlocked Salmon
* State Flag: Maine’s Flag
* State Flower: White Pine Cone
* State Fossil: Pertica Quadrifaria
* State Gemstone: Tourmaline
* State Herb: Wintergreen
* State Insect: Honeybee
* State Motto: Dirigo (I Lead)
* State Nickname: The Pine Tree State
* State Soil: Chesuncook Soil Series
* State Soft Drink: Moxie
* State Song: “State of Maine Song” by Roger Vinton Snow
* State Tree: White Pine