Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 1/29/1861, the 34th state to join the union.

HACKED
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

FLAGON
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once

PURIST
6x6 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 2x3 rectangle and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state and its motto

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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