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Missouri State Symbols
- State Seal
- State Animal
- State Flag
- State Fossil
- State Mineral
- State Rock
- State Tree
- State Aquatic Animal
- State Song
- State American Folk Dance
- State Bird
- State Flower
- State Insect
- State Musical Instrument
- State Capitol
- State Nut
- State Fish
- Missouri Day
- State Horse
- State Grape
- State Dinosaur
- State Amphibian
- State Game Bird
- State Grass
- State Invertebrate
- State Reptile
The Great Seal
The Missouri state seal was designed by Judge Robert William Wells It was approved on January 11, 1822. The seal is made up of many symbols. Each symbol has a special meaning. The two bears show courage and strength. The 24 stars show that Missouri was the 24th state created. The helmet stands for power. The seal is used on important government papers. It is kept in the Secretary of State's Office.