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Massachusetts State Folk Hero:
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In 1996 Johnny Appleseed (1775? -1845) was recognized as the official folk hero of Massachusetts. An American pioneer born as John Chapman, he became a folk hero by planting apple trees from New England to the Ohio River valley. |
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Massachusetts State Symbols: Citizen Information Service |
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Massachusetts Symbols: |
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cat - dog |
flag - seal |