Title II, SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS

10.010. Official state bird. — The native "bluebird" (Sialia Sialis) is selected for and shall be known as the official bird of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 15439, RSMo 1949 § 10.070, A.L. 1957 p. 726) Prior revision: 1929 § 14314

10.012. Bobwhite quail, official state game bird. — The "bobwhite quail" (Colinus virginianus) is selected for and shall be known as the official game bird of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 576)

10.020. Flag, official — design of — original design — where kept. — The official flag of the state of Missouri is rectangular in shape and its vertical width is to the horizontal length as seven is to twelve. It has one red, one white and one blue horizontal stripe of equal widt…

10.030. State floral emblem. — The hawthorn, the blossom of the tree commonly called the "red haw" or "wild haw" and scientifically designated as crataegus, is declared to be the floral emblem of Missouri, and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as such and enc…

10.040. State arboreal emblem. — The flowering dogwood scientifically designated as Cornus Florida L. is declared to be the arboreal emblem of Missouri and the state department of agriculture shall recognize it as the official state tree and encourage its cultivation on account o…

10.045. State lithologic emblem. — The rock "mozarkite" is the official rock and lithologic emblem of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 93 § 1)

10.047. State mineral. — The mineral "galena" is the official mineral of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1967 p. 93 § 1)

10.050. State song. — The song "Missouri Waltz", arranged by Frederick Knight Logan from a melody by John Valentine Eppel, with lyrics by J. R. Shannon, is the official state song of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1949 p. 275 § 1, RSMo 1949 § 10.100, A.L. 1957 p. 726)

10.060. Seal of state — device. — The device for an armorial achievement for the state of Missouri is as follows: Arms, parted per pale, on the dexter side; gules, the white or grizzly bear of Missouri, passant guardant, proper on a chief engrailed; azure, a crescent argent; on t…

10.070. State insect. — The native "honey bee", scientifically designated as apis mellifera, is selected for and shall be known as the official insect of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1985 H.B. 281 § 1)

10.080. State musical instrument. — The fiddle is selected for and shall be known as the official musical instrument of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1987 H.B. 630 § 1)

10.090. State fossil. — The fossilized remains of Crinoidea, scientifically designated as Delocrinus Missouriensis, is declared to be the official state fossil of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1989 H.B. 515 § 1)

10.095. State dinosaur. — The Parrosaurus missouriensis dinosaur is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official dinosaur of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2004 H.B. 1209, A.L. 2022 H.B. House Bill 1738)

10.100. State tree nut — black walnut. — The nut produced by the black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) known as the "Eastern Black Walnut", is selected for and shall be known as the official tree nut of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 749)

10.105. Pawpaw tree designated as state fruit tree. — The pawpaw tree (asimina triloba) is designated as the state fruit tree of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2019 H.B. 565 merged with S.B.210)

10.110. Official animal. — The Missouri Mule, known for its strength, hardiness, intelligence and even temper, is selected for and shall be known as the official animal of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1995 H.B. 84 & 98)

10.112. Old Drum designated as the historical dog of Missouri. — The dog known as "Old Drum", whose death became the subject of an 1870 Missouri Supreme Court case and the delivery of a famous speech as the closing argument to the case known as the "Eulogy to Old Drum", is design…

10.113. Jim the Wonder Dog designated as Missouri's wonder dog. — The dog known as "Jim the Wonder Dog" is designated as Missouri's wonder dog. ­­-------- (L. 2017 S.B. 376)

10.115. Official state exercise — jumping jacks. — The exercise commonly known and referred to as "jumping jacks", which was invented by Missouri-born General John J. Pershing as a drill exercise for cadets when he was a tactical officer at West Point in the late 1800s, is select…

10.120. State folk dance. — 1. As used in this section, the term "square dance" means an American folk dance which is called, cued or prompted to the dancers and includes square, rounds, clogging, contra, line and heritage dances. 2. The dance commonly known and referred to as th…

10.125. Crayfish, official state invertebrate. — The crayfish, also called crawfish and crawdad, is selected for, and shall be known as, the official invertebrate of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 351)

10.130. Paddlefish state aquatic animal. — The paddlefish or spoonbill, scientifically designated as Polyodon spathula, is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official aquatic animal of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1997 H.B. 700)

10.135. Channel catfish state fish. — The channel catfish, scientifically designated as Ictalurus punctatus, is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official fish of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 1997 H.B. 700)

10.140. Missouri Fox Trotting Horse, official state horse. — The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official state horse of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2002 H.B. 1141, et al. merged with H.B. 1988)

10.141. Purple martin capital of the state, city of Adrian. — The city of Adrian is declared to be and shall be known as the purple martin capital of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2003 H.B. 463)

10.150. Big bluestem, official state grass. — The Missouri native grass (Andropogon gerardii) known as "Big Bluestem" is selected for, and shall be known as, the official grass of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 680)

10.160. State grape. — The Norton/Cynthiana grape, designated as Vitis aestivalis, is hereby selected for, and shall be known as, the official state grape of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2003 S.B. 651)

10.170. State amphibian — North American bullfrog. — The North American Bullfrog, scientifically designated as Rana catesbeiana, is selected for and shall be known as the official amphibian of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2005 H.B. 33)

10.175. Three-toed box turtle, official state reptile. — The three-toed box turtle, scientifically designated as Terrapene carolina triunguis, is selected for and shall be known as the official reptile of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2007 H.B. 272)

10.180. Ice cream cone, official dessert. — The ice cream cone is selected for and shall be known as the official dessert of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2008 S.B. 991)

10.185. Blue ribbon recognized as the official state symbol for child abuse prevention. — The blue ribbon is hereby recognized as the official state symbol for child abuse prevention in the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2011 H.B. 749)

10.190. Missouri "Show Me" tartan designated as official state tartan. — The Missouri "Show Me" tartan is selected for and shall be known as the official tartan of the state of Missouri. The tartan colors of blue, brown, and silver are derived from the eastern bluebird, the Misso…

10.200. Hellbender salamander, snot otter, or lasagna lizard designated as official state endangered species. — The Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, also known as the hellbender salamander, snot otter, or lasagna lizard, is selected for and shall be known as the official endangered …

10.225. St. Louis Blues, official state hockey team. — The St. Louis Blues is selected for and shall be known as the official state hockey team of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2019 S.B. 210 § 1) Revisor's Note: The St. Louis Blues won the first Stanley Cup championship in the team's …

10.230. Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial in Kansas City designated as the official Korean War Veterans Memorial. — The Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial located in Kansas City, Missouri, is selected for, and shall be known as, the official Korean War veterans memorial fo…

10.237. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at College of the Ozarks designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at the College of the Ozarks campus in Point Lookout, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial…

10.238. Gold Star Memorial monument and pavilion designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Memorial Monument and Pavilion at Jefferson Barracks Park in St. Louis County, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial Monument for the state…

10.239. Gold Star Memorial Monument at Capitol designated as an official Gold Star memorial monument. — The Gold Star Memorial Monument at the Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri, shall be known as an official Gold Star Memorial Monument for the state of Missouri. ­­----…

10.240. The Gateway Arch designated as the official state monument. — "The Gateway Arch" in St. Louis is hereby selected for and shall be known as the official state monument. ­­-------- (L. 2021 S.B. 72)

10.245. Archery, official state sport. — Archery is selected for and shall be known as the official state sport. Archery was revolutionized by Missourian Holless Wilbur Allen in 1966 with his invention of the compound bow. Participation in the sport can span all ages, sizes, and …

10.246. Hawken rifle, official state rifle. — The Hawken rifle, a muzzle-loading rifle first manufactured in St. Louis and widely used by fur trappers, traders, and explorers in the early to mid-nineteenth century, is selected for and shall be known as the official state rifle of…

10.247. UFO Capitals of Missouri, city of Piedmont and county of Wayne. — The city of Piedmont and the county of Wayne are hereby selected for and shall be known as the "UFO Capitals of Missouri". Hundreds of UFO sightings occurred in Piedmont and Wayne County, Missouri, between …

10.250. City of Waverly, official apple capital. — The city of Waverly is selected for and shall be known as the official apple capital of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

10.251. City of Concordia, official patriotic mural city. — The city of Concordia is selected for and shall be known as the official patriotic mural city of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

10.254. City of Branson, official live entertainment capital. — The city of Branson is selected for and shall be known as the official "Live Entertainment Capital" for the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

10.260. KSHE 95, official rock radio station. — KSHE 94.7, also known as "KSHE 95", is selected for and shall be known as the official rock radio station of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2025 S.B. 348)

10.265. Song "Missouri" official state promotional song. — The song "Missouri", written by Musician 1st Class Kenny Ray Horton, is selected for, and shall be known as, the official state promotional song for the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2026 H.B. 2576)

10.281. Smooth chanterelle, official mushroom. — The smooth chanterelle, scientifically known as Cantharellus lateritius, is selected for and shall be known as the official mushroom for the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2026 H.B. 2576 merged with S.B. 1544)

10.282. City of Dexter, official rib city. — The city of Dexter is selected for and shall be known as the official "Rib City" for the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2026 H.B. 2576 merged with S.B. 1544)

10.283. Missouri Military Academy, official military academy. — Missouri Military Academy in the city of Mexico is selected for and shall be known as the official military academy of the state of Missouri. ­­-------- (L. 2026 H.B. 2576 merged with S.B. 1544)