Maine has uncertain origins. Though it’s worth noting that Maine was also the name of a traditional province in France.
Present Constitution Drafted: 1820
Entered Union: March 15, 1820 (23)
Motto: “I Lead”
State Flower: White Pine Cone and Tassel
State Tree: White Pine Tree
State Bird: Chickadee
State Cat: Maine Coon
State Insect: Honeybee
State Song: “State of Maine Song”
Nickname: The Pine Tree State