This is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Official symbols of Louisiana are codified in the laws of Louisiana.
State symbols
Type Symbol LawNotes Amphibian Green tree frogOfficial State Amphibian (Hyla cinerea) LL 169.1, 1993 Beverage Milk LL 170, 1983 Bird Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) LL 159, 1958ButterflyGulf fritillary (Dione vanillae)LL 164.1, 2022 Colors Blue, white, gold LL 161, 1972 Crustacean Crawfish LL 168, 1983 Dog Catahoula leopard dog LL 165, 1979 Fish White perch LL 170.4, 1993 Flower Magnolia LL 154, 1900 Fossil Petrified palmwood LL 162, 1976 Fruit Strawberry (Fragaria) LL 166, 1980 Gemstone Crassostrea virginica oyster shell (previously agate 1976–2011) LL 163, 2011 Mineral Agate LL 163.1, 2011 Insect Honeybee (Apis mellifera) LL 164, 1977 Jelly Mayhaw jelly and Louisiana sugar cane jelly LL 170.8, 2003 Mammal Louisiana black bear (Ursus americanus luteolus) LL 161.1, 1992 Meat pie Natchitoches meat pie LL 170.9, 2003 Motto "Union, justice and confidence" LL 151, 1902 Musical instrument Diatonic accordion, also known as the Cajun accordion LL 155.3, 1990 Reptile American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) LL 169, 1983 Slogan "Feed Your Soul" OfficialLegislation vaguely makes the 2-8-2 wheel arrangement as the official state locomotive, but this was done to specifically honor the historic significance and legacy of SP 745, the last surviving steam locomotive built in the state. Song "You Are My Sunshine" and "Give Me Louisiana" LL 155, 1970 Song — environmental "The Gifts of Earth" LL 155.2, 1990 Song — march "Louisiana My Home Sweet Home" LL 155.1, 1952Steam locomotiveSouthern Pacific 745LL 191.1, 2022Legislation vaguely made the 2-8-2 wheel arrangement the official state locomotive, but this specifically honors the historic significance of SP 745, being the last surviving locomotive built in the state. Tartan Louisiana Tartan LL 170.6, 2001 Tree Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) LL 160, 1963 Vegetable Sweet potato (Pomona Batista) LL 170.11, 2003 Vegetable plant Creole tomato LL 170.11, 2003 Wildflower Louisiana iris (Iris giganticaerulea) LL 154.1, 1990
State oath State pledge :
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here.
LL 167, 1981
State poems
State judicial poem, written by Sylvia Davidson Lott Buckley, and entitled, "America, We The People":
LL 155.4, 1995
State Senate poem, written by Jean McGivney Boese and entitled "Leadership":
LL 155.5, 1999
See also List of Louisiana-related topics Louisiana flag Lists of United States state insignia State of Louisiana Fleur-de-lis
References
External links Official State of Louisiana website History and Culture of Louisiana Louisiana State Government