State Bird
State Flower
State Tree
State Mammal
State Amphibian
In 1937,
In 1970, the
In 1916, the
the Live
Brown
Cherokee
Oak was
Thrasher was
Rose was
chosen the
chosen the
designated the
state tree.
state bird. It
state flower.
It flourishes and has a long history
is a fairly large It grows in every county of the
in the State.
bird, around 10 State.
inches in length.
State Fish
In 1970 the Legislature specified
In 1985, the
In 2005, the
the Largemouth Bass as the state
Right Whale
Green
fish.
was
Treefrogwas
It
designated
designated the
lives in the state marine mammal.
state amphibian.
lives in Georgia's coastal waters are a
It is a tiny frog, whose size is
vegetation-rich waters.
calving area for the right whale.
about 2 inches.
State Mineral
State Gem
In 1976, Staurolite was adopted as
the state
mineral.
This crystal
is also called
Fairy
Crosses or "Fairy Stones and is
abundant in north Georgia.
In 1976, Quartz was
adopted as the state
gem. It is common
throughout the State.
It comes in a variety of colors.
The resolution making quartz the
state gem cited two particular
forms: the amethyst, which is
mostly used in jewelry, and the
clear quartz, which, when faceted,
resembles the diamond.
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Georgia
The Peach State
Color Georgia’s State Symbols
Georgia State Bird: Brown Thrasher
Georgia State Tree: Live Oak
Georgia State Flower: Cherokee Rose
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Georgia State Animal: Right Whale
Georgia State Amphibian: Green Treefrog
Georgia 4th State
Georgia State Motto: Wisdom, justice, and
moderation.
Origin of Name: In honor of George II of England.
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