US State Poet Laureates

US Symbols Online: State Poet Laureates.

Many US states have posts occupied by prominent poets and entitled Poet Laureate of .... The responsibilities are typically similar to those of the Poet Laureate and the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.

Most holders of the these titles reach pre-eminence by public competition, and use the office responsibly to further the knowledge and enjoyment of poetry and the written word by citizens of the states in which they hold office.

Listed are the names of all current state poets laureate of the United States with links to the Main Reading Room, Library of Congress, for the history of the laureateship in each state. Also, provide a comprehensive listing of all prior state poets laureate.