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Illinois's official symbols
Nickname
The Prairie State / Land of Lincoln
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
Violet
State tree
White Oak
State motto
State sovereignty, national union
State song
Illinois
Capital
Springfield
Statehood year
1818
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Illinois got its nickname
Illinois is best known as "The Prairie State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature — and Illinois has multiple official and unofficial nicknames.
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