The pine tree was designated as the state tree of North Carolina in 1963. The state even established the Order of the Longleaf Pine . It's still in place to day to recognize service to the community.

North Carolina’s state song was widely popular and served as the unofficial state song since the time it was written in 1835. It wasn’t written into law, however, until 1927. 6 / 14UNC ...

North Carolina has a long list of state symbols, like state tree bird and flower, and other official adoptions that native Tar Heels might remember from school, but some of the more distinctive ...