COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Columbian mammoth is South Carolina’s official state fossil, joining a list of 50 other state symbols. The following includes when the Legislature made the designations:
-Songs: “Carolina,” 1911; “South Carolina on My Mind,” 1984
-Flower: Yellow Jessamine, 1924
-Tree: Palmetto, 1939
-Bird: Carolina Wren, 1948
-Stone: Blue granite, 1969
-Gem stone: Amethyst, 1969
-Animal: Whitetail deer, 1972
-Fish: Striped bass, 1972
-Wild game bird: Wild turkey, 1976
-Dance: Shag, 1984
-Fruit: Peach, 1984
-Shell: Lettered olive, 1984
-Beverage: Milk, 1984
-Dog: Boykin Spaniel, 1985
-Reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle, 1988
-Insect: Carolina Mantid (praying mantis), 1988
-Botanical garden: Botanical Garden at Clemson University, 1992
-Butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, 1994
-American folk dance: Square dance, 1994
-Hospitality beverage: Tea, 1995
-Railroad museum: Railroad Museum in Fairfield County, 1997
-Music: Spiritual, 1999
-Amphibian: Spotted salamander, 1999
-Folk arts and crafts center: South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro, 2000
-Spider: Wolf spider, 2000
-Tapestry: “From the Mountains to the Sea” tapestry, 2000
-Waltz: Richardson Waltz, 2000
-Rural drama theater: Abbeville Opera House, 2001
-Military academy: Camden Military Academy, 2001
-Popular music: Beach music, 2001
-Opera: Porgy and Bess, 2001
-Grass: Indian grass, 2001
-Hall of fame: South Carolina Hall of Fame in Myrtle Beach, 2001
-Tartan: Carolina tartan, 2002
-Wildflower: Goldenrod, 2003
-Tobacco museum: South Carolina Tobacco Museum in Mullins, 2004
-Lowcountry handcraft: Sweetgrass basket, 2006
-Snack: Boiled peanuts, 2006
-Color: Indigo, 2008
-Home of the beach music hall of fame: Coastal Carolina University, 2009
-Duck: Wood duck, 2009
-Marine mammal: Bottlenose dolphin, 2009
-Migratory marine mammal: Northern right whale, 2009
-Heritage horse: Marsh tacky, 2010
-Heritage work horse: Mule, 2010
-Vegetable: Collard greens, 2011
-Pecan festival: South Carolina Pecan Festival in Florence, 2011
-Emblem of service and sacrifice: Honor and Remember Flag, 2012
-Poet Laureate: Marjory Wentworth(asterisk)
Source: South Carolina Legislative Manual
(asterisk)The manual doesn’t specify a year
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