Southern States Posters, Art Prints, Charts & Maps Index
for the geography and social studies classrooms and home schoolers.

Alabama Posters Page

Alabama, commonly known as the “Heart of Dixie”, doesn't have an official nickname. Alabama joined the Union on December 14, 1819 as the 22nd state. Alabama's motto is “Audemus jura nostra defendere” or “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” The state bird of Alabama is the Yellowhammer, the state flower the Camilia and the Longleaf Pine is the state tree.

Arkansas Posters Page

Arkansas, known as the “The Natural State” joined the Union on June 15, 1836 as the 25th state. Arkansas' motto is “Regnat populus”, The people rule. The state bird of Arkansas is the Mockingbird, the state flower the Apple Blossom and the Loblolly Pine is the state tree.

Delaware, nicknamed the First State, joined the Union on December 7, 1787 as the 1st state to ratify the Constitution. Delaware became a colony in 1638 and was founded by the New Sweden Company. The Swedes brought the idea of a log cabin, it was perfect for the climate - sturdy, easy to build, and warm. In 1655, the Dutchmen, Peter Stuyvesant took over the Swedish Colony, changing the name to Delaware.

Florida Posters Page

Florida, known as the “Sunshine State”, joined the Union on March 3, 1845 as the 27th state. Florida's state flower is orange blossoms, tree is the palmetto palm, and the mockingbird is the state bird. Florida's motto is "In God We Trust."

Georgia, known as the “Peach State” and "Empire of the South, joined the Union on January 2, 1788 as the 4th state. The state flowers are cherokee rose and azalea, tree is the live oak, and the Brown Thrasher and the Bobwhite Quail the state birds. Georgia's motto is - Wisdom, Justice & Moderation.

Kentucky Posters Page

Kentucky, known as the “Bluegrass State”, is one of four states known as a “commonwealth"” (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia are the others), joined the Union on June 1, 1792 as the 15th state. Kentucky's motto is “United we stand, divided we fall.” The state bird of Kentucky is the Cardinal, the state flower the Goldenrod and the Tulip Poplar (a member of the Magnolia family) is the state tree. Kentucky is in

Louisiana Posters Page

Louisiana, known as the ”Pelican State”, joined the Union on April 30, 1812 as the 18th state. Louisiana's motto is “Union, Justice, and Confidence”. The state bird of Louisiana is the Brown Pelican, the state flowers the Magnolia blossom and the Louisiana Iris, the Bald Cypress is the state tree.

Maryland, known as the Old Line State, is also known as the Free State, the Cockade State, the Monument State, the Oyster State, and the Queen State, as it was named in honor of Queen Mary. Maryland became the 7th state to ratified the Constitution on April 28, 1788. Her motto is "Fatti Maschii Parole Femine" (Manly deeds, womanly words).

Mississippi Posters Page

Mississippi, nicknamed the Magnolia State, joined the Union on December 10, 1817 as the 20th state. Mississippi's motto is “Virtute et armis”, “By valor and arms”. The state bird of Mississippi is the Mockingbird, the state flower and tree is the Magnolia.

North Carolina Posters Page

North Carolina, known as the “Tar Heel State”, joined the Union on November 21, 1789 as the 12th state. The state flower is dogwood and tree is the pine, the honeybee is the state insect, and the cardinal the state bird. North Carolina's motto is Esse quam videri (“To be, rather than to seem”).

South Carolina Posters Page

South Carolina, known as the “Palmetto State”, joined the Union on May 23, 1788 as the 8th state. The state flower is yellow jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), tree is the palmetto, and the Carolina wren the state bird. South Carolina's motto is “Dum Spiro Spero” - While I breathe, I hope.

Oklahoma Posters Page

Oklahoma, known as the “Sooner State”, joined the Union on November 16, 1907 as the 46th state. The word “Oklahoma” comes from two Choctaw Indian words (okla+humma) meaning “red people” and was suggested as the name for the Indian territory created by the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

Tennessee Posters Page

Tennessee, is nicknamed the “Volunteer State”. Tennessee joined the Union on June 1, 1796 as the 16th state. Tennessee's motto is “Agriculture and Commerce”. The state bird of Tennessee is the Mockingbird, the state wildflower the Passion Flower, cultivated flower the Iris, and the Tulip Poplar is the state tree.

Texas Posters Page

Texas, known as the “Lone Star State” because it was once an independent nation, joined the Union on December 29, 1845 as the 28th state. Texas' motto is “Friendship.” The state bird of Texas is the Mockingbird, the state flower the Blue Bonnet (Lupines texensis) and the Pecan is the state tree.

Virginia Posters Page

Virginia, known as the “Mother of Presidents”, joined the Union on June 25, 1788 as the 10th state. Virginia is one of four states that is called a commonwealth (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky). The state flower and tree is the Flowering Dogwood, the swallowtail butterfly is the state insect, and the cardinal the state bird. Virginia's motto is “Sic Semper Tyrannis” - "Thus Always to Tyrants".

West Virginia Posters Page

West Virginia, known as the Mountain State, was the 35th state to join the Union on June 20, 1863, the only state to be admitted by proclamation (Pres. Lincoln). West Virginia's motto is Montani Semper Liberi, “Mountaineers are Always Free.”