NC Symbols
What is the NC state bird?
Cardinal
Who was the city of Raleigh named after?
Sir Walter Raleigh
Where is the Biltmore House located?
Ashville, NC
Where is Moore's Creek Bridge located?
Currie, NC
What is the NC state flower?
Dogwood tree blossom
Where is the Captain Jack statue located?
Charlotte, NC
What was the first state capital building?
Tyron Palace
Where was the first real gold discovered?
Reed Gold Mine
What is the NC state boat?
Shad boat
Boone, NC was named after who?
Daniel Boone
Who's history does the Single Brothers' House represent?
The Moravians
What historic site can be found in Four Oaks, NC?
Bentonville Battleground
What year was the honey bee adopted as the state insect?
1973
Why does NC find Daniel Boone to be a significant person?
Because of all the places he discovered, protected, settled, and improved.
How long has Fort Macon been standing?
Over 200 years
Which Fort is still standing from the civil war?
Fort Fisher
What is the name of our state song?
The Old North State
Who was Greensboro named after? Why?
Nathanael Greene, he helped defeat British forces.
What was the name of the family that lived in the Biltmore house?
In what city can I find the only historic site that is associated with the French and Indian war?
Statesville, NC