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UNOFFICIAL TARTANS OF THE UNITED STATES
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If your home state does not yet have an official tartan, you may be interested in alternative tartans such as tartans in the process of official recognition, unofficial tribute tartans, or commercially available tartans for various states. This page is provided as a courtesy to those searching for state tartans and is not meant to endorse any particular tartan or vendor.
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For more information, click the tartan image for a reference to a registration, catalogue entry, commercial shop, or article about these unofficial designs.
UNOFFICIAL UNITED STATES TARTANS
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Kansas
January 29, 1861
The Sunflower State
"Ad astra per aspera" (To the stars through difficulties)
Maryland
April 28, 1788
The Old Line State
"Fatti maschii, parole femine" (Manly deeds, womanly words)
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This proposed tartan takes as inspiration the colors and geometry of the state flag.
Wyoming
July 10, 1890
The Equality or Cowboy State
"Equal Rights"
State Seal of Wyoming
New York
July 26, 1788
The Empire State
"Excelsior" (Ever upward)
South Dakota
November 2, 1889
Mount Rushmore State
"Under God the people rule"
Black Hills
Though South Dakota does not yet have an official tartan, it does have a regional tribute tartan. Designed by the Reverend John Pahls and woven by Kirkbright & Fraser of Vancouver. Commissioned by the Rev Thomas and Elizabeth Campbell for the Black Hills Highland Games held in Sturgis, South Dakota.
North Dakota
November 2, 1889
The Peace Garden State
"Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable"
Montana
November 8, 1889
The Treasure State
"Oro y plata" (Gold and silver)
Delaware
December 7, 1787
The First State
"Liberty and Independence"
Alabama
December 14, 1819
The Yellowhammer State
"Audemus jura nostra defendere" (We dare defend our rights)
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