Midwestern United States Posters, Prints, Charts & Maps Index
for the geography and social studies classrooms, home schoolers, and as theme decor for office.

Illinois Posters

Illinois, known as the “Prairie State”, joined the Union on December 3, 1818 as the 21th state. The word ‘illinois’ is from the Algonquin Indian for “tribe of superior men”. Illinois' motto is “state sovereignty, national union”. The state bird of Illinois is the Cardinal, the state flower the Purple Violet and the White Oak is the state tree.

Indiana Posters

Indiana, known as the “Hoosier State” since the 1830s, joined the Union on December 11, 1816 as the 19th state. Indiana has also earned the nickname as the “Mother of Vice Presidents” (Schuyler Colfax, Thomas A. Hendricks, Charles W. Fairbanks, Thomas Marshall and Dan Quayle). Indiana's motto is “The Crossroads of America”, the state bird is the Cardinal, the state flower is the Peony, and the Tulip Tree is the state tree.

Iowa Posters

Iowa, known as the “Hawkeye State”, joined the Union on December 28, 1846 as the 29th state. Iowa's motto is “Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We will Maintain.” The state bird of Iowa is the Eastern Gold Finch, the state flower the Wild Rose and the Oak is the state tree.

Kansas Posters

Kansas, known as the “Sunflower State” and the “JayHawker” State, joined the Union on January 29, 1861 as the 34th state. Kansas' motto is “Ad Astra Per Aspera”, or “To the Stars Through Difficulties.” The state bird of Kansas is the Western Meadowlark, the state flower the Sunflower and the Cottonwood is the state tree.

Michigan Posters

Known as the “Wolverine State” and the “Great Lakes State”, Michigan joined the Union on January 26, 1837 as the 26th state. Michigan's mottos are “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look around.”, “One Nation Made Up of Many States.” and “I will Defend.” The state bird of Michigan is the Robin, the state flower the Apple Blossom and the Eastern White Pine is the state tree.

Minnesota Posters

Minnesota, known as the “North Star State”, “Gopher State”, and the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, joined the Union on May 11, 1858 as the 32nd state. Minnesota's motto is L'Etoile du nord, “The star of the north.” The name “minnesota” is from the Dakota Sioux word for “sky-tinted water.” The state bird of Minnesota is the Common Loon, the state flower the Pink and White Lady's-slipper and the Red Pine is the state tree.

Missouri Posters

Missouri, known as the “Show-Me State”, joined the Union on August 10, 1821 as the 24th state. Missouri's motto is “The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.” The state bird of Missouri is the Bluebird, the state flower the Hawthorn and the Flowering Dogwood is the state tree.

Nebraska Posters

Nebraska, known as the “Cornhusker State”, joined the Union on March 1, 1867 as the 37th state. Nebraska's motto is “Equality before Law.” The state bird of Nebraska is the Western Meadowlark, the state flower is Goldenrod and the Cottonwood is the state tree.

North Dakota Posters

North Dakota, known as the “Peace Garden State”, “Flickertail State”, and “Roughrider State” joined the Union on November 2, 1889 as the 39th state. North Dakota's capitol is located in Bismarck, its motto is “Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable.” The state bird of North Dakota is the Western Meadowlark, the state flower is Wild Prairie Rose, and the American Elm is the state tree.

Ohio Posters

Ohio, known as the “Buckeye State”, joined the Union on March 1, 1803 as the 17th state. The word 'ohio' is from the Iroquois for “good river“. Ohio's motto is "With God All Things Are Possible." The state bird of Ohio is the cardinal, the state flower the red carnation and the Ohio Buckeye is the state tree.

South Dakota Posters

South Dakota, known as the “Mount Rushmore State”, joined the Union on November 2, 1889 as the 40th state. South Dakota's motto is “Under God the People Rule.“ The state bird of South Dakota is the Chinese ring-necked pheasant, the state flower is pasque or May Day, and the Black Hills spruce is the state tree.

Wisconsin Posters

Wisconsin, known as the “Badger State”, joined the Union on May 29, 1848 as the 30th state. Wisconsin's motto is “Forward”. The state bird of Wisconsin is the Robin, the state flower the Wood Violet and the Sugar Maple is the state tree.