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VAVirginia State Symbols
Virginia's official symbols
Nickname
The Old Dominion
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
American Dogwood
State tree
American Dogwood
State motto
Sic semper tyrannis ("Thus always to tyrants")
State song
Our Great Virginia
Capital
Richmond
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 Virginia got its nickname
Virginia is best known as "The Old Dominion." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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