"Esto Perpetua" is the state motto of Idaho, a state located in the northwestern region of the United States. The Latin phrase, which means "Let it be perpetual," was adopted as Idaho's state motto in 1867, when Idaho was still a territory. The motto was inspired by the territory's hope to achieve statehood and to have a lasting place as a state within the United States.
"Esto Perpetua," meaning "Let it be perpetual," serves as the state motto of Idaho, a region nestled in the northwestern part of the United States. This Latin phrase was officially embraced as Idaho's state motto in 1867, during its tenure as a territory.
The motto reflects the aspirations of the territory, echoing the desire for perpetuity and the hope for Idaho to achieve statehood within the United States. Idaho's rich natural landscapes, from its expansive mountains to its fertile plains, contribute to its enduring character and have played a role in shaping the state's unique identity.
As a tribute to Idaho's longevity and its enduring place in the union, "Esto Perpetua" stands as a timeless expression of the state's spirit and resilience.