Valley Scene California History Guide > The California State Seal > Thirty-one Stars Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Use the Great Seal of the State of California to find out more about what the different symbols mean. Click on a symbol, and an explaination will appear.

Thirty-one stars

Each star represents a state in the Union at the time California became a state. The 31st star represents California, the 31st state.

 

Eureka Minerva Grizzly Bear Miner and Tools Mountains Wheat and Grapes Ships Thirty-one Stars
Eureka Minerva Grizzly Bear Miner and tools Mountains Wheat and grapes Ships Ships 31 Stars