If it's an "official" state tartan, then it has usually been recognised through the state legislature, or through a proclamation. Louisiana and Arkansas have very nice tartans, and books like "World Tartans" and "District Tartans" have information about the states that have their own tartans. Tulsa is one of the few cities in the US to have a tartan. And all four branches of the military, plus police, fire and the FBI have tartans -- just too many too list here! :mrgreen:

South Carolina was the first state to have an official tartan.
Actually, Doc, I believe that honour goes to Maine. Their tartan was designed in 1964. The "Carolina" tartan (for both North and South Carolina, since they were one colony at on point), was designed in 1981. This comes from "District Tartans" by Teal and Smith -- an excellent addition to any tartan scholar's library, but it can be pricey.

Finally, there is a very nice US National Tartan, the US/St. Andrew's Tartan in -- what else? -- red, white and blue!

Cheers,

T.