A look at SC’s other official symbols

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Columbian mammoth is South Carolina’s official state fossil, joining a list of 50 other state symbols. The following includes when the Legislature made the designations:

—Songs: “Carolina,” 1911; “South Carolina on My Mind,” 1984

—Flower: Yellow Jessamine, 1924

—Tree: Palmetto, 1939

—Bird: Carolina Wren, 1948

—Stone: Blue granite, 1969

—Gem stone: Amethyst, 1969

—Animal: Whitetail deer, 1972

—Fish: Striped bass, 1972

—Wild game bird: Wild turkey, 1976

—Dance: Shag, 1984

—Fruit: Peach, 1984

—Shell: Lettered olive, 1984

—Beverage: Milk, 1984

—Dog: Boykin Spaniel, 1985

—Reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle, 1988

—Insect: Carolina Mantid (praying mantis), 1988

—Botanical garden: Botanical Garden at Clemson University, 1992

—Butterfly: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, 1994

—American folk dance: Square dance, 1994

—Hospitality beverage: Tea, 1995

—Railroad museum: Railroad Museum in Fairfield County, 1997

—Music: Spiritual, 1999

—Amphibian: Spotted salamander, 1999

—Folk arts and crafts center: South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro, 2000

—Spider: Wolf spider, 2000

—Tapestry: “From the Mountains to the Sea” tapestry, 2000

—Waltz: Richardson Waltz, 2000

—Rural drama theater: Abbeville Opera House, 2001

—Military academy: Camden Military Academy, 2001

—Popular music: Beach music, 2001

—Opera: Porgy and Bess, 2001

—Grass: Indian grass, 2001

—Hall of fame: South Carolina Hall of Fame in Myrtle Beach, 2001

—Tartan: Carolina tartan, 2002

—Wildflower: Goldenrod, 2003

—Tobacco museum: South Carolina Tobacco Museum in Mullins, 2004

—Lowcountry handcraft: Sweetgrass basket, 2006

—Snack: Boiled peanuts, 2006

—Color: Indigo, 2008

—Home of the beach music hall of fame: Coastal Carolina University, 2009

—Duck: Wood duck, 2009

—Marine mammal: Bottlenose dolphin, 2009

—Migratory marine mammal: Northern right whale, 2009

—Heritage horse: Marsh tacky, 2010

—Heritage work horse: Mule, 2010

—Vegetable: Collard greens, 2011

—Pecan festival: South Carolina Pecan Festival in Florence, 2011

—Emblem of service and sacrifice: Honor and Remember Flag, 2012

—Poet Laureate: Marjory Wentworth(asterisk)

Source: South Carolina Legislative Manual

(asterisk)The manual doesn’t specify a year