Kansas has many official symbols chosen by the state legislature. Some are shown below. Find other State Symbols at Kansas State Symbols.
State Flag - adopted in 1927 and modified in 1961
State Seal - adopted in 1861. "Ad astra per aspera" means "to the stars through difficulty"
State Animal - Buffalo (Buffalo herd at the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge)
State Tree - Cottonwood Tree
The cottonwood tree frequently grows close to water and its sighting by early travelers across the state was always a welcome sight.
State Flower - Sunflower
State Bird - Western Meadowlark
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