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New Hampshire's official symbols
Nickname
The Granite State
State bird
Purple Finch
State flower
Purple Lilac
State tree
White Birch
State motto
Live free or die
State song
Old New Hampshire
Capital
Concord
Statehood year
1788
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 New Hampshire got its nickname
New Hampshire is best known as "The Granite State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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