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The ]s of the ] ], ], and the ] (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern U.S. state flags date from the turn of the 20th century, when states considered distinctive symbols for the 1893 ] in ], ]. Most U.S. state flags were designed and adopted between 1893 and ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Artimovich |first=Nick |title=Questions & Answers |url=http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/qa/qa8.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070417172129/http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/qa/qa8.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2007 |access-date=2007-03-20 |publisher=] |pages=8}}</ref> The ]s of the ] ], ], and the ] (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern U.S. state flags date from the turn of the 20th century, when states considered distinctive symbols for the 1893 ] in ], ]. Most U.S. state flags were designed and adopted between 1893 and ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Artimovich |first=Nick |title=Questions & Answers |url=http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/qa/qa8.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070417172129/http://www.nava.org/Flag%20Information/qa/qa8.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2007 |access-date=2007-03-20 |publisher=] |pages=8}}</ref>


The most recently adopted state flag is that of ], adopted on May 11, 2024, while the most recently adopted territorial flag is that of the ], adopted on July 1, 1985. The ] was adopted in 1938. Recent legislations in ] (2021) and ] (2024) have started the process of redesigning their state flag. ] and ] also have plans to redesign their flags in the future, but these have not been confirmed, though Maine has planned to put a flag redesign on the ballot in November of 2024.<ref name="test"></ref> The most recently adopted state flag is that of ], adopted on May 11, 2024, while the most recently adopted territorial flag is that of the ], adopted on July 1, 1985. The ] was adopted in 1938. Recent legislations in ] (2021) and ] (2024) have started the process of redesigning their state flag. ] also has plans to redesign their flag in the future, but this has not been confirmed. ] had put a flag redesign on the ballot in November of 2024, but the redesign had failed the vote.<ref name="test"></ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Budion |first1=Kaitlyn |title=Referendum to replace Maine state flag fails |url=https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2024-11-06/early-results-show-mainers-rejecting-referendum-to-change-the-state-flag |website=Maine Public |access-date=15 December 2024 |date=6 November 2024}}</ref>


Despite a variety of designs, the majority of the states' flags share the same design pattern consisting of the ] superimposed on a monochrome Despite a variety of designs, the majority of the states' flags share the same design pattern consisting of the ] superimposed on a monochrome
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==Current state flags== ==Current state flags==
Listed by statehood with their respective date of adoption. Listed alphabetically with their respective date of adoption.
{{gallery items {{gallery items


|]|]<br />(February 16, 1895)<ref name=AL>{{cite web |url=http://www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flag.html |title=State Flag of Alabama |access-date=2007-03-18 |date=2006-04-27 |work=Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors |publisher=Alabama Department of Archives & History |archive-date=2019-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106215755/http://www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flag.html%20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (July 24, 1913)


|]|]<br /> (June 13, 1907) |]|]<br /> (May 2, 1927)


|]|]<br /> (May 11, 1896){{efn|Current variant adopted in 1965.}} |]|]<br /> (February 27, 1917)


|]|]<br /> (February 19, 2003) |]|]<br /> (February 28, 2011)

|]|]<br />(February 3, 1911)

|]|]<br />(March 31, 1964)


|]|]<br /> (September 9, 1897) |]|]<br /> (September 9, 1897)


|]|]<br /> (July 3, 1971) |]|]<br /> (July 24, 1913)


|]|]<br /> (March 9, 1904) |]|]<br />(May 21, 1985)


|]|]<br /> (January 26, 1861) |]|]<br /> (February 19, 2003)


|]|]<br /> (January 1, 1932) |]|]<br /> (December 28, 1844){{Citation needed|date=December 2024|reason=This date is not aligned with infobox in ] page}}


|]|]<br /> (February 1, 1950)<ref name=1-506>{{cite web|url=https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/1-506/|title=§ 1-506. Flag of the Commonwealth.|work=]|date=February 1, 1950|author=Commonwealth of Virginia|publisher=Commonwealth of Virginia |location=Virginia|quote=The flag of the Commonwealth shall be a deep blue field, with a circular white centre of the same material. Upon this circle shall be painted or embroidered, to show on both sides alike, the coat of arms of the Commonwealth, as described in § 1-500 for the obverse of the great seal of the Commonwealth; and there may be a white fringe on the outer edge, furthest from the flagstaff. This shall be known and respected as the flag of the Commonwealth. (Code 1950, § 7-32; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-32; 2005, c. 839.)|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (April 2, 2020){{efn|Current variant adopted in 2020.}} |]|]<br /> (March 12, 1907)


|]|]<br /> (September 17, 1969)
|]|]<br /> (June 24, 1991)<ref>{{cite news | title=Official State Symbols of North Carolina | publisher=State of North Carolina | url=http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM | work=North Carolina State Library | access-date=2008-01-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206210322/http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM | archive-date=2008-02-06 | url-status=dead }}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (November 1, 1897) |]|]<br /> (May 31, 1917)


|]|]<br /> (June 1, 1923) |]|width=180|]<br /> (March 29, 1921)

|]|]<br /> (September 24, 1961)


|]|]<br /> (June 14, 1962) |]|]<br /> (June 14, 1962)


|]|]<br /> (November 22, 2010)<ref name=Picayune>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/11/state_officials_unfurl_newly-d.html |date=November 22, 2010 |title=New Louisiana state flag with bleeding pelican is unfurled |work=The Times-Picayune |last=Anderson |first=Ed |access-date=November 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124005910/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/11/state_officials_unfurl_newly-d.html |archive-date=November 24, 2010 }}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (April 17, 1905)


|]|]<br /> (May 9, 1902) |]|]<br /> (February 23, 1909)


|]|]<br /> (March 9, 1904)
|]|]<br /> (November 22, 2010)<ref name=Picayune>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/11/state_officials_unfurl_newly-d.html |date=November 22, 2010 |title=New Louisiana state flag with bleeding pelican is unfurled |work=The Times-Picayune |last=Anderson |first=Ed |access-date=November 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124005910/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2010/11/state_officials_unfurl_newly-d.html |archive-date=November 24, 2010 }}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (May 31, 1917) |]|]<br /> (July 3, 1971)

|]|]<br /> (August 1, 1911)

|]|]<br /> (May 11, 2024)


|]|]<br /> (January 11, 2021)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/04/new-mississippi-state-flag-election-results/6061248002/|title=Mississippi voters approve new magnolia design for state flag. Here's what happens next.|last=Ramseth |first=Luke|publisher=Clarion Ledger|date=November 4, 2020|website=clarionledger.com|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1796.xml|title=Mississippi Legislature 2020 Regular Session House Bill 1796|date=July 21, 2020|website=Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref> |]|]<br /> (January 11, 2021)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/04/new-mississippi-state-flag-election-results/6061248002/|title=Mississippi voters approve new magnolia design for state flag. Here's what happens next.|last=Ramseth |first=Luke|publisher=Clarion Ledger|date=November 4, 2020|website=clarionledger.com|access-date=4 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1796.xml|title=Mississippi Legislature 2020 Regular Session House Bill 1796|date=July 21, 2020|website=Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System|access-date=21 July 2020}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (September 17, 1969) |]|]<br /> (March 22, 1913)


|]|]<br /> (July 1, 1981)
|]|]<br />(February 16, 1895)<ref name=AL>{{cite web |url=http://www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flag.html |title=State Flag of Alabama |access-date=2007-03-18 |date=2006-04-27 |work=Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors |publisher=Alabama Department of Archives & History |archive-date=2019-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190106215755/http://www.archives.state.al.us/emblems/st_flag.html%20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (February 23, 1909) |]|]<br /> (July 16, 1963)


|]|]<br /> (March 22, 1913) |]|]<br /> (July 25, 1991)


|]|]<br /> (February 28, 2011) |]|]<br /> (January 1, 1932)


|]|]<br /> (August 1, 1911) |]|]<br /> (May 11, 1896){{efn|Current variant adopted in 1965.}}


|]|]<br />(May 21, 1985) |]|]<br /> (March 15, 1925)


|]|]<br /> (January 25, 1839){{efn|Current variant adopted in 1879, officially used since 1933.}} |]|]<br /> (April 2, 2020){{efn|Current variant adopted in 2020.}}


|]|]<br /> (June 24, 1991)<ref>{{cite news | title=Official State Symbols of North Carolina | publisher=State of North Carolina | url=http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM | work=North Carolina State Library | access-date=2008-01-26 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080206210322/http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.HTM | archive-date=2008-02-06 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|]|width=180|]<br /> (March 29, 1921)


|]|]<br /> (March 11, 1911)
|]|]<br /> (<!--September 17, 1979-->May 1, 1981)<ref name="May1981">{{Cite book|url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/wi_flag.htm|chapter=286|title=Section: 1.08: State flag|work=Laws of 1979|author=State of Wisconsin|quote=The department of administration shall ensure that all official state flags that are manufactured on or after May 1, 1981, conform to the requirements of this section. State flags manufactured before May 1, 1981, may continue to be used as state flags.|access-date=August 21, 2015}}</ref>


|]|]<br />(February 3, 1911) |]|]<br /> (May 9, 1902)


|]|]<br /> (November 1, 2006)<ref name="netstate">{{Cite web|date=February 6, 2014|publisher=NState, LLC|url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/ok_flag.htm|work=NetState|title=The Oklahoma State Flag|access-date=January 26, 2015|quote=Colors shall be colorfast and shall not bleed one into another. Added by Laws 1925, c. 234, p. 340, § 1. Amended by Laws 1941, p. 90, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 181, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.}}</ref><ref name=SenateBill>{{cite web | url=http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=446099 |date=May 23, 2006| title=Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1359 | publisher=Oklahoma State Courts Network | access-date=January 26, 2015|quote=This act shall become effective November 1, 2006.}}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (May 11, 2024)


|]|] (obverse)<br /> (April 15, 1925)<ref name=ORFlag>{{cite web|url=https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/facts/almanac/d-h.aspx |title= Oregon Almanac Topics - Dance to Hops - Flag, State|access-date=29 Jun 2020|quote=Oregon is the only state whose flag has different patterns on each side. The design for the Oregon flag was adopted by the legislature in 1925.}}</ref><ref></ref> |]|] (obverse)<br /> (April 15, 1925)<ref name=ORFlag>{{cite web|url=https://sos.oregon.gov/blue-book/Pages/facts/almanac/d-h.aspx |title= Oregon Almanac Topics - Dance to Hops - Flag, State|access-date=29 Jun 2020|quote=Oregon is the only state whose flag has different patterns on each side. The design for the Oregon flag was adopted by the legislature in 1925.}}</ref><ref></ref>
|]|] (reverse){{r|ORFlag}} |]|] (reverse){{r|ORFlag}}


|]|]<br /> (September 24, 1961) |]|]<br /> (June 13, 1907)


|]|]<br /> (March 7, 1929) |]|]<br /> (November 1, 1897)


|]|]<br /> (July 25, 1991) |]|]<br /> (January 26, 1861)

|]|]<br /> (July 16, 1963)

|]|]<br />(March 31, 1964)

|]|]<br /> (March 11, 1911)


|]|]<br /> (November 9, 1992) |]|]<br /> (November 9, 1992)


|]|]<br /> (July 1, 1981) |]|]<br /> (April 17, 1905)


|]|]<br /> (January 25, 1839){{efn|Current variant adopted in 1879, officially used since 1933.}}
|]|]<br /> (April 1, 1967)<ref>{{cite web | title = Symbols of Washington State | publisher = Washington State Legislature | url = http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/StateSymbols/ | access-date =2007-03-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070305110012/http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/StateSymbols/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-03-05}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (March 12, 1907) |]|]<br /> (March 9, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ellis |first=Josh |date=2 March 2023 |title=Utah Legislature approves new state flag |url=https://ksltv.com/528772/utah-legislature-approves-new-state-flag// |website=KSL}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (January 31, 1917) |]|]<br /> (June 1, 1923)


|]|]<br /> (February 1, 1950)<ref name=1-506>{{cite web|url=https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/1-506/|title=§ 1-506. Flag of the Commonwealth.|work=]|date=February 1, 1950|author=Commonwealth of Virginia|publisher=Commonwealth of Virginia |location=Virginia|quote=The flag of the Commonwealth shall be a deep blue field, with a circular white centre of the same material. Upon this circle shall be painted or embroidered, to show on both sides alike, the coat of arms of the Commonwealth, as described in § 1-500 for the obverse of the great seal of the Commonwealth; and there may be a white fringe on the outer edge, furthest from the flagstaff. This shall be known and respected as the flag of the Commonwealth. (Code 1950, § 7-32; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-32; 2005, c. 839.)|access-date=January 28, 2015}}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (March 9, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ellis |first=Josh |date=2 March 2023 |title=Utah Legislature approves new state flag |url=https://ksltv.com/528772/utah-legislature-approves-new-state-flag// |website=KSL}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (April 1, 1967)<ref>{{cite web | title = Symbols of Washington State | publisher = Washington State Legislature | url = http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/StateSymbols/ | access-date =2007-03-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070305110012/http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/StateSymbols/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-03-05}}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (November 1, 2006)<ref name="netstate">{{Cite web|date=February 6, 2014|publisher=NState, LLC|url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/ok_flag.htm|work=NetState|title=The Oklahoma State Flag|access-date=January 26, 2015|quote=Colors shall be colorfast and shall not bleed one into another. Added by Laws 1925, c. 234, p. 340, § 1. Amended by Laws 1941, p. 90, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 181, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.}}</ref><ref name=SenateBill>{{cite web | url=http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=446099 |date=May 23, 2006| title=Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1359 | publisher=Oklahoma State Courts Network | access-date=January 26, 2015|quote=This act shall become effective November 1, 2006.}}</ref>


|]|]<br /> (March 15, 1925) |]|]<br /> (March 7, 1929)


|]|]<br /> (<!--September 17, 1979-->May 1, 1981)<ref name="May1981">{{Cite book|url=http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/wi_flag.htm|chapter=286|title=Section: 1.08: State flag|work=Laws of 1979|author=State of Wisconsin|quote=The department of administration shall ensure that all official state flags that are manufactured on or after May 1, 1981, conform to the requirements of this section. State flags manufactured before May 1, 1981, may continue to be used as state flags.|access-date=August 21, 2015}}</ref>
|]|]<br /> (February 27, 1917)


|]|]<br /> (May 2, 1927) |]|]<br /> (January 31, 1917)

|]|]<br /> (December 29, 1845)
}} }}


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|Illinois Centennial Flag.svg|] |Illinois Centennial Flag.svg|]
|Illinois Sesquicentennial Flag.svg|] |Illinois Sesquicentennial Flag.svg|]
|Illinois Bicentennial Flag.gif|]
|Indiana Bicentennial Flag.jpg|] |Indiana Bicentennial Flag.jpg|]
|Maine Bicentennial Flag (2020).svg|] |Maine Bicentennial Flag (2020).svg|]
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===Former state flags=== ===Former state flags===
{{gallery|title= {{gallery|title=
|Flag of Alabama (1861, obverse).svg|]<br />(November 7, 1861 – November 12, 1865)<ref name=AL/>
|Flag of Alabama (1861, reverse).svg|]<br />(reverse, November 7, 1861 – November 12, 1865)<ref name=AL/>

|Flag of Arkansas (1913).svg|]<br />(February 26, 1913 – 1923) |Flag of Arkansas (1913).svg|]<br />(February 26, 1913 – 1923)
|Flag of Arkansas (1923).svg|]<br />(1923–1924) |Flag of Arkansas (1923).svg|]<br />(1923–1924)
|Flag of Arkansas (1924–2011).svg|]<br />(1924 –February 28, 2011) |Flag of Arkansas (1924–2011).svg|]<br />(1924 – February 28, 2011)


|Flag of California (1909).png|]<br />(1909 – February 3, 1911) |Flag of California (1909).png|]<br />(1909 – February 3, 1953)
|Flag of California (1911–1924).png|]<br />(February 3, 1911 – 1924)
|Flag of California (1912).png|]<br />(1912)
|Flag of California (1924–1953).png|]<br />(1924–1953)


|Flag of Colorado (1876–1907).svg|]<br />(1876–1907)
|Flag of Colorado (1907–1911).svg|]<br />(1907 – December 4, 1911) |Flag of Colorado (1907–1911).svg|]<br />(1907 – December 4, 1911)
|Flag of Colorado (1911–1964).svg|]<br />(December 4, 1911 – March 31, 1964) |Flag of Colorado (1911–1964).svg|]<br />(December 4, 1911 – March 31, 1964)


|Flag of Florida (1861).svg|]<br />(September 27, 1861 – May 5, 1868)
|Flag of Florida (1868–1900).svg|]<br />(May 6, 1868 – November 6, 1900)<ref name=FloridaFlag>{{cite web|url=http://www.law.fsu.edu/crc/conhist/1900amen.html|title=Amendments, Election of 11-6-1900|author=Florida Constitution Revision Commission|publisher=The Florida State University|date=August 4, 2005|access-date=March 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008075616/http://www.law.fsu.edu/crc/conhist/1900amen.html|archive-date=October 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |Flag of Florida (1868–1900).svg|]<br />(May 6, 1868 – November 6, 1900)<ref name=FloridaFlag>{{cite web|url=http://www.law.fsu.edu/crc/conhist/1900amen.html|title=Amendments, Election of 11-6-1900|author=Florida Constitution Revision Commission|publisher=The Florida State University|date=August 4, 2005|access-date=March 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008075616/http://www.law.fsu.edu/crc/conhist/1900amen.html|archive-date=October 8, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|Flag of Florida (1900-1985).svg|]<br />(November 6, 1900 – May 21, 1985)<ref name=FloridaFlag/> |Flag of Florida (1900-1985).svg|]<br />(November 6, 1900 – May 21, 1985)<ref name=FloridaFlag/>


|Flag of the State of Georgia (1861, red).svg|]<br />(], 1861–1879)
|Flag of the State of Georgia (1879–1902).svg|]<br />(1879–1902) |Flag of the State of Georgia (1879–1902).svg|]<br />(1879–1902)
|Flag of the State of Georgia (1902–1906).svg|]<br />(1902–1906) |Flag of the State of Georgia (1902–1906).svg|]<br />(1902–1906)
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|Flag of Idaho (1907–1927).png|]<br />(March 12, 1907 – March 15, 1927) |Flag of Idaho (1907–1927).png|]<br />(March 12, 1907 – March 15, 1927)

|Flag of Idaho (1927–1957).png|]<br />(March 15, 1927 – 1957) |Flag of Idaho (1927–1957).png|]<br />(March 15, 1927 – 1957)


|Flag of Illinois (1915-1969).svg|]<br />(1915 – September 17, 1969) |Flag of Illinois (1915-1969).svg|]<br />(1915 – September 17, 1969)


|Betsy Ross flag.svg|]<br />(18th century - 1801)
|Flag of Indiana (1903–1917).png|]<br />(1903 – May 17, 1917)<ref>{{Cite book|author=General Assembly of Indiana|title=Legislative and State Manual of Indiana|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RP8_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA20-IA2|publisher=W.B. Burford|date=1903|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref>
|Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg|]<br />(1801 - 1811)
|Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg|]<br />(1811 - 1816)
|Flag of the United States (1795-1818).svg|]<br />(1816 - 1829)
|Flag of the United States (1822-1836).svg|]<br />(1829 - 1836)
|Flag of the United States (25 stars, linear pattern).svg|]<br />(1836 - 1851)
|Flag of the United States (1851–1858).svg|]<br />(1851 - 1855)
|Flag of the United States (1851–1858).svg|]<br />(1855 - 1856)
|Flag of the United States (1851–1858).svg|]<br />(1856 - 1863)
|Flag of the United States (1863-1865).svg|]<br />(1863 - 1879)
|Flag of the United States (1877–1890).svg|]<br />(1879 – 1885)
|Flag of Indiana (1903–1917).png|]<br />(1885 – 1899, 1899 - May 17, 1917)<ref>{{Cite book|author=General Assembly of Indiana|title=Legislative and State Manual of Indiana|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RP8_AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA20-IA2|publisher=W.B. Burford|date=1903|access-date=May 25, 2022}}</ref>
|Flag of the United States (1896–1908).svg|]<br />(1901 – 1905)<ref>{{citation |url=https://www.in.gov/history/state-historical-markers/find-a-marker/find-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-historical-markers-by-county/indiana-state-flag/#_ednref2 |title=Indiana State Flag |publisher=IN.gov |author=Indiana Historical Bureau |access-date=2024-05-19}}</ref>
|Flag of Indiana (1917–1955).png|]<br />(May 17, 1917 – 1955) |Flag of Indiana (1917–1955).png|]<br />(May 17, 1917 – 1955)


|File:Esther Northrup's proposed flag for Kansas.svg|Proposed Flag of ]<br />(1916 – 1917)
|Flag of Kansas (1927–1961).svg|]<br />(1927 – September 24, 1961) |Flag of Kansas (1927–1961).svg|]<br />(1927 – September 24, 1961)

|Flag of Kentucky (1918-1963).svg|]<br />(March 26, 1918 – June 14, 1963)
|Louisiana Feb 11 1861.svg|]<br />(February 11, 1861 – 1912)<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812190047/http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-la.html#1861 |date=2014-08-12 }} While this flag was officially adopted by Louisiana in 1861 there is no indication that it actually flew over state buildings up to 1912. In that year (1912) the blue pelican flag was officially adopted after nearly 100 years of unofficial use.</ref> |Louisiana Feb 11 1861.svg|]<br />(February 11, 1861 – 1912)<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812190047/http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-la.html#1861 |date=2014-08-12 }} While this flag was officially adopted by Louisiana in 1861 there is no indication that it actually flew over state buildings up to 1912. In that year (1912) the blue pelican flag was officially adopted after nearly 100 years of unofficial use.</ref>
|Flag of Louisiana (1912–2006).svg|]<br />(1912 – May 7, 2006) |Flag of Louisiana (1912–2006).svg|]<br />(1912 – May 7, 2006)
|Flag of Louisiana (2006–2010).svg|]<br />(May 7, 2006 – November 22, 2010) |Flag of Louisiana (2006–2010).svg|]<br />(May 7, 2006 – November 22, 2010)

|Flag of Maryland (pre-1904).svg|]<br />(Pre March 7, 1904)
|An_Appeal_to_Heaven_Flag.svg|]<br />(April 29, 1776 – March 18, 1908)<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. States L-M|url=https://www.worldstatesmen.org/US_states_L-M.html|website=WorldStatesmen.org|access-date=May 23, 2022}}</ref>
|Flag of Massachusetts (1908-1971).svg|]<br />(reverse, 1908 – 1971) |Flag of Massachusetts (1908-1971).svg|]<br />(reverse, 1908 – 1971)

|Flag of Maine (1901–1909).svg|]<br />(1901 – 1909) |Flag of Maine (1901–1909).svg|]<br />(1901 – 1909)

|Flag of Minnesota (1893).svg|]<br />(January – February 28, 1893)
|Flag of Minnesota (1893-1957).svg|]<br />(obverse, February 28, 1893 – August 1957) |Flag of Minnesota (1893).svg|]<br />(January 28, 1893 – August 1957)
|Flag of Minnesota (1893).svg|]<br />(reverse, February 28, 1893 – August 1957) |Flag of Minnesota (1893).svg|]<br />(reverse, February 28, 1893 – August 1957)
|Flag of Minnesota (1957-1983).svg|]<br />(August 1957 – August 1983) |Flag of Minnesota (1957-1983).svg|]<br />(August 1957 – August 1983)
|Flag_of_Minnesota_(1983-2024).svg|]<br />(August 1983 – May 11, 2024) |Flag_of_Minnesota_(1983-2024).svg|]<br />(August 1983 – May 11, 2024)

|Flag of Mississippi (1861–1865).gif|]<br />(March 30, 1861 – August 22, 1865)
|Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg|]<br />(April 23, 1894 – 1996) |Flag of Mississippi (1894-1996).svg|]<br />(April 23, 1894 – 1996)
|Flag of Mississippi (1996-2001).svg|]<br />(1996 – February 7, 2001) |Flag of Mississippi (1996-2001).svg|]<br />(1996 – February 7, 2001)
|Flag of Mississippi (2001–2020).svg|]<br />(2001 – June 30, 2020) |Flag of Mississippi (2001–2020).svg|]<br />(2001 – June 30, 2020)

|Bicentennial Banner of Mississippi.svg|Provisional Flag of ]<br />(2020 – 2021)
|Flag of Montana (1905–1981).svg|]<br />(1905 – July 1, 1981) |Flag of Montana (1905–1981).svg|]<br />(1905 – July 1, 1981)

|NebraskaFlag(1917–April_2,1925,unofficial).png|]<br />(1917 – April 2, 1925, unofficial)
|Flag of New Hampshire (1909-1931).png|]<br />(1909 – November 30, 1931) |Flag of New Hampshire (1909-1931).png|]<br />(1909 – November 30, 1931)

|Flag of New Jersey (1896–1965).png|]<br />(May 1, 1896 – 1965)<ref></ref>
|Flag_of_New_Mexico_(1912-1925).svg|]<br />(January 1, 1915 – March 14, 1925, unofficial)<ref></ref><ref>, by Rick N athanson</ref>
|Flag_of_New_York_(1778-1901).svg|]<br />(1778 – April 2, 1901) |Flag_of_New_York_(1778-1901).svg|]<br />(1778 – April 2, 1901)
|Flag of New York (1901-2020).svg|]<br />(April 2, 1901 – April 2020) |Flag of New York (1901-2020).svg|]<br />(April 2, 1901 – April 2020)

|Flag of Nevada (1905-1915).svg|]<br />(July 20, 1905 – 1915) |Flag of Nevada (1905-1915).svg|]<br />(July 20, 1905 – 1915)
|Flag of Nevada (1915-1929).png|]<br />(1915 – 1929) |Flag of Nevada (1915-1929).png|]<br />(1915 – 1929)
|Flag of Nevada (1929-1991).svg|]<br />(1929 – July 25, 1991) |Flag of Nevada (1929-1991).svg|]<br />(1929 – July 25, 1991)

|Flag_of_North_Carolina_(1861).svg|]<br />(March 16, 1861 – March 1, 1885)
|Flag of North Carolina (1885-1991).svg|]<br />(March 1885 – June 24, 1991) |Flag of North Carolina (1885-1991).svg|]<br />(March 1885 – June 24, 1991)

|Flag of Oklahoma (1911–1925).svg|]<br />(1911 – 1925) |Flag of Oklahoma (1911–1925).svg|]<br />(1911 – 1925)
|Flag of Oklahoma (1925–1941).svg|]<br />(April 2, 1925 – 1941) |Flag of Oklahoma (1925–1941).svg|]<br />(April 2, 1925 – 1941)
|Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg|]<br />(1941 – 1988) |Flag of Oklahoma (1941–1988).svg|]<br />(1941 – 1988)
|Flag of Oklahoma (1988–2006).svg|]<br />(1988 – November 1, 2006) |Flag of Oklahoma (1988–2006).svg|]<br />(1988 – November 1, 2006)

|Flag of Oregon (1900–1925).gif|]<br />(1900 – April 15, 1925)
|Pennsylvania_State_Flag_1863_pubdomain.jpg|]<br />(1778 – June 13, 1907) |Pennsylvania_State_Flag_1863_pubdomain.jpg|]<br />(1778 – June 13, 1907)

|Flag of Rhode Island (1877–1882).svg|]<br />(1877 – 1882) |Flag of Rhode Island (1877–1882).svg|]<br />(1877 – 1882)
|Flag of Rhode Island (1882–1897).svg|]<br />(1882 – November 1, 1897) |Flag of Rhode Island (1882–1897).svg|]<br />(1882 – November 1, 1897)

|Flag of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.svg|]<br />(1775 – January 26, 1861)
|Flag of South Carolina (January 1861).svg|]<br />(January 26 – January 28, 1861)
|Flag of South Carolina (1861-1910).svg|]<br />(January 28, 1861 – 1910) |Flag of South Carolina (1861-1910).svg|]<br />(January 28, 1861 – 1910)
|Flag of South Carolina (1910-1940).svg|]<br />(1910 – 1940) |Flag of South Carolina (1910-1940).svg|]<br />(1910 – 1940)

|Flag of South Dakota (1909-1963).svg|]<br />(1909 – 1963) |Flag of South Dakota (1909-1963).svg|]<br />(1909 – 1963)
|Flag of South Dakota (1963-1992).svg|]<br />(1963 – November 9, 1992) |Flag of South Dakota (1963-1992).svg|]<br />(1963 – November 9, 1992)

|Tennessee_1861_proposed.svg|]<br />(1861, unofficial)
|Flag of Tennessee (1897-1905).svg|]<br />(1897 – April 17, 1905) |Flag of Tennessee (1897-1905).svg|]<br />(1897 - April 17, 1905)

|Flag_of_the_Utah_Territory.svg|]<br />(1850? – March 1903)
|Flag of Utah (1904–1911).svg|]<br />(March 1903 – March 9, 1911) |Flag_of_the_Utah_Territory.svg|Flag of Utah Territory<br />(1850? – March 1903)
|Flag of Utah (1911–1913).svg|]<br />(March 9, 1911 – March 11, 1913) |1911-1913 Utah's First Official State flag.svg|]<br />(March 9, 1911 – March 11, 1913)
|Flag of Utah (1913–1922).png|]<br /> (March 11, 1913 – May 6, 1922) |Flag of Utah (1913–1922).png|]<br /> (March 11, 1913 – May 6, 1922)
|File:Flag of Utah (1927 Proposal).svg|Proposed Flag of ] (1927)
|Flag of Utah (1922–2011).svg|]<br />(May 6, 1922 – February 16, 2011) |Flag of Utah (1922–2011).svg|]<br />(May 6, 1922 – February 16, 2011)
|Flag of Utah (2011–2024).svg|]<br />(February 16, 2011 – March 9, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://flag.utah.gov/#:~:text=SB+31+adopts+the+new,a+set+on+state+holidays|title=Flag &#124; More Than A Flag|website=flag.utah.gov}}</ref> |Flag of Utah (2011–2024).svg|]<br />(February 16, 2011 – March 9, 2024)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://flag.utah.gov/#:~:text=SB+31+adopts+the+new,a+set+on+state+holidays|title=Flag &#124; More Than A Flag|website=flag.utah.gov}}</ref>

|Flag_of_the_Vermont_Republic.svg|]<br />(1770–1804)
|Flag_of_Vermont_(1804-1837).svg|]<br />(1804–1837) |Flag_of_Vermont_(1804-1837).svg|]<br />(1804–1837)
|Flag_of_Vermont_(1837-1923).svg|]<br />(1837 – June 1, 1923)|height=100|whitebg=y|mode=nolines |Flag_of_Vermont_(1837-1923).svg|]<br />(1837 – June 1, 1923)
|Flag of Vermont (early 1920's).svg|]<br />(1923)

|Flag of Virginia (1861–1865).svg|]<br />(1861–1865)
|Flag of Virginia (1931–1950).png|]<br />(1931–1950) |Flag of Virginia (1931–1950).png|]<br />(1931–1950)

|Flag of Washington (1923–1967).svg|]<br />(1923–April 1, 1967)
|Flag of the State of Washington (1923–1967).png|]<br />(1923–April 1, 1967)

|Flag of West Virginia (1905–1907).svg|]<br />(1905 – 1907) |Flag of West Virginia (1905–1907).svg|]<br />(1905 – 1907)
|Flag of West Virginia (1907-1929).png|]<br />(1907 – March 7, 1929) |Flag of West Virginia (1907-1929).png|]<br />(1907 – March 7, 1929)

|Flag of Wisconsin (1866-1913).png|]<br />(1866–1913) |Flag of Wisconsin (1866-1913).png|]<br />(1866–1913)
|Flag of Wisconsin (1913-1981).svg|] (1913 – May 1, 1981)}} |Flag of Wisconsin (1913-1981).svg|]<br />(1913 – May 1, 1981)
|height=100|whitebg=y|mode=nolines}}

===Former Federal District flag===

{{gallery|
File:Flag of Washington, D.C. (1917–1934).gif|Former flag of ] (1917 – 1934, Unofficial)|
File:Flag of Washington DC (1934-1938).gif|Former flag of ] (1934 – 1938, Unofficial)|
mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}


===Former territory flags=== ===Former territory flags===
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File:Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands_(1972).svg|Former flag of the ] (1972 – 1981)|File:Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands_(1976-1989).svg|Former flag of the ] (1981 – 1989)|File:Flag_of_Puerto_Rico_(1895-1952, light blue).svg|Original flag of ] (1895 – 1952)| File:Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands_(1972).svg|Former flag of the ] (1972 – 1981)|File:Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands_(1976-1989).svg|Former flag of the ] (1981 – 1989)|File:Flag_of_Puerto_Rico_(1895-1952, light blue).svg|Original flag of ] (1895 – 1952)|
Flag_of_Puerto_Rico_(1952-1995).svg|Former flag of ] (1952 – 1995)|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}} Flag_of_Puerto_Rico_(1952-1995).svg|Former flag of ] (1952 – 1995)|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}

===American Civil War===

{{See also|Flags of the Confederate States of America}}
{{gallery|Flag of Alabama (1861, obverse).svg|]<br />(November 7, 1861 – November 12, 1865, obverse)<ref name=AL/>|Flag of Alabama (1861, reverse).svg|]<br />(November 7, 1861 – November 12, 1865, reverse)<ref name=AL/>|Florida Provisional 1861.svg|]<br />(January 13 – September 27, 1861, Unofficial)|Flag of Florida (1861).svg|]<br />(September 27, 1861 – May 5, 1868)
|Flag of the State of Georgia (1861, red).svg|]<br />('']'', 1861 – 1865)|Flag of Mississippi (1861–1865).gif|]<br />(March 30, 1861 – August 22, 1865)|Flag_of_North_Carolina_(1861).svg|]<br />(March 16, 1861 – March 1, 1885)|Flag of Virginia (1861).svg|]<br />(1861 – 1865)|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}


===California Republic=== ===California Republic===
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{{gallery|Californian Lone Star Flag (1836).svg|California Lone Star Flag 1836|Storm Bear Flag.svg|Digital reproduction of Peter Storm's original 1846 Bear Flag|First Bear Flag of California (1846).svg|Digital reproduction of Todd's Bear Flag|||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}} {{gallery|Californian Lone Star Flag (1836).svg|California Lone Star Flag 1836|Storm Bear Flag.svg|Digital reproduction of Peter Storm's original 1846 Bear Flag|First Bear Flag of California (1846).svg|Digital reproduction of Todd's Bear Flag|||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}


=== Texas === === Republic of Texas ===
==== Pre-Texan Revolution ==== ==== Pre-Texan Revolution ====
{{gallery|Magee-Gutierrez Coup d'état Flag.svg|Flag of the ]|Jane Long Flag.svg|Flag of the ] (1819 – 1821)|Colonel James Long's Flag.svg|Flag of the ] (1821)|Fredonian Rebellion Flag of 1826.svg|] Flag|||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}} {{gallery|Magee-Gutierrez Coup d'état Flag.svg|Flag of the ]|Jane Long Flag.svg|Flag of the ] (1819 – 1821)|Colonel James Long's Flag.svg|Flag of the ] (1821)|Fredonian Rebellion Flag of 1826.svg|] Flag|||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}
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{{gallery|Flag_of_Republic_of_Texas_(1836-1839).svg|] of the ] (June 10, 1836 – June 29, 1839)|Texas Flag Come and Take It.svg|]|Flag of Texas (1835–1839).svg|Texas Lone Star and Stripes|Texas Dodson Flag.svg|The Dodson Flag|Texas Alamo Flag.svg|The Alamo Flag|Texas Naval Ensign.svg|The Ensign of the First ] (1836 – 1838)|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}} {{gallery|Flag_of_Republic_of_Texas_(1836-1839).svg|] of the ] (June 10, 1836 – June 29, 1839)|Texas Flag Come and Take It.svg|]|Flag of Texas (1835–1839).svg|Texas Lone Star and Stripes|Texas Dodson Flag.svg|The Dodson Flag|Texas Alamo Flag.svg|The Alamo Flag|Texas Naval Ensign.svg|The Ensign of the First ] (1836 – 1838)|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100}}
====State of Texas==== ====Republic of Texas====
{{gallery|Flag_of_Texas_(1839–1879).svg|] (1839 – 1879)||||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|}} {{gallery|Flag_of_Texas_(1839–1879).svg|] (1839 – 1879)||||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|}}


=== Other === === Texas Secession ===
{{gallery|Bonnieblue.svg|]|||||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|}} {{gallery|Bonnieblue.svg|]|||||||mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|}}


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|File:Choctaw flag.svg|Flag of the ] |File:Choctaw flag.svg|Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of the Osage Nation.svg|Flag of the ] |File:Flag of the Osage Nation.svg|Flag of the ]
|File:Puyallup nation flag.png|Flag of the ] ||Flag of the ]
|File:Flathead Nation Flag.gif|flag of the ] ||flag of the ]
|File:Flag of Arapaho Nation.svg|Flag of the Northern Arapaho of the ] |File:Flag of Arapaho Nation.svg|Flag of the Northern Arapaho of the ]
||Flag of the Eastern Shoshone of the ] ||Flag of the Eastern Shoshone of the ]
|File:Flag of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.PNG|Flag of the ] of the ] ||Flag of the ] of the ]
|File:Flag of the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation.png|Flag of the ] ||Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.PNG|Flag of the ] ||Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of Northern Cheyenne.svg| Flag of ]
|File:Pine Ridge Flag.svg|Flag of the ] |File:Pine Ridge Flag.svg|Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of the Nez Percé Tribe.png|Flag of the ] ||Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of the Tohono O'odham Nation.svg|Flag of the ] |File:Flag of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.svg|Flag of ]
||Flag of the ]
|File:Flag of the Hopi Reservation.svg|] |File:Flag of the Hopi Reservation.svg|]
|File:Flag of the Blackfeet Nation.jpg|Flag of the ] |File:Flag of the Blackfeet Nation.jpg|Flag of the ]
|File:Flag_of_the_Iroquois_Confederacy.svg|]|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|title=}} |File:Flag_of_the_Iroquois_Confederacy.svg|]|mode=nolines|whitebg=y|height=100|title=}}


==Unofficial flags of atolls, reefs, and other islands== == Unofficial flags of United States Minor Outlying Islands ==
The U.S. national flag is the official flag for all islands, atolls, and reefs composing the ]. However, unofficial flags are sometimes used to represent some of the insular areas in the U.S. Minor Outlying Islands: The U.S. national flag is the official flag for all islands, atolls, and reefs composing the ]. However, unofficial flags are sometimes used to represent some of these insular areas:
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==Notes== ==Notes==
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 17 January 2025

Map showing the flags of the 50 states of the United States, its five territories, and the capital district, Washington, D.C.

The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles. Modern U.S. state flags date from the turn of the 20th century, when states considered distinctive symbols for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Most U.S. state flags were designed and adopted between 1893 and World War I.

The most recently adopted state flag is that of Minnesota, adopted on May 11, 2024, while the most recently adopted territorial flag is that of the Northern Mariana Islands, adopted on July 1, 1985. The flag of the District of Columbia was adopted in 1938. Recent legislations in Massachusetts (2021) and Illinois (2024) have started the process of redesigning their state flag. Michigan also has plans to redesign their flag in the future, but this has not been confirmed. Maine had put a flag redesign on the ballot in November of 2024, but the redesign had failed the vote.

Despite a variety of designs, the majority of the states' flags share the same design pattern consisting of the state seal superimposed on a monochrome background, commonly a shade of blue, which remains a source of criticism from vexillologists. According to a 2001 survey by the North American Vexillological Association, New Mexico has the best-designed flag of any U.S. state, U.S. territory, or Canadian province, while Georgia's state flag was rated the worst (the latter of which has been changed since the survey was conducted).

Current state flags

Listed alphabetically with their respective date of adoption.

Current federal district flag

This is the current flag of the District of Columbia.

Current territory flags

These are the current official flags of the five permanently inhabited territories of the United States. Dates in parentheses denote when the territory's current flag was adopted by its respective political body.

Current state ensigns

Maine and Massachusetts have ensigns for use at sea.

Commemorative state flags

Historical state and territory flags

Former state flags

Former territory flags

California Republic

  • California Lone Star Flag 1836 California Lone Star Flag 1836
  • Digital reproduction of Peter Storm's original 1846 Bear Flag Digital reproduction of Peter Storm's original 1846 Bear Flag
  • Digital reproduction of Todd's Bear Flag Digital reproduction of Todd's Bear Flag

Republic of Texas

Pre-Texan Revolution

Texan Revolution

Republic of Texas

Texas Secession

Native American flags

Further information: Flags of Native Americans in the United States on Wikimedia Commons Further information: Official seals of Native American tribes on Wikimedia Commons

Many Native American nations have tribal sovereignty, with jurisdiction over their members and reserved land. Although reservations are on state land, the laws of the state(s) do not necessarily apply. Below are the flags of some of the largest Indian tribes reservations by population and area:

Unofficial flags of United States Minor Outlying Islands

The U.S. national flag is the official flag for all islands, atolls, and reefs composing the United States Minor Outlying Islands. However, unofficial flags are sometimes used to represent some of these insular areas:

See also

Notes

  1. Current variant adopted in 1965.
  2. Current variant adopted in 2020.
  3. Current variant adopted in 1879, officially used since 1933.

References

  1. Artimovich, Nick. "Questions & Answers". North American Vexillological Association. p. 8. Archived from the original on April 17, 2007. Retrieved March 20, 2007.
  2. General Election Ballot Referendum Questions
  3. Budion, Kaitlyn (November 6, 2024). "Referendum to replace Maine state flag fails". Maine Public. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  4. Kaye, Ted (June 10, 2001). "New Mexico tops state/provincial flags survey, Georgia loses by wide margin". North American Vexillological Association. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2007.
  5. ^ "State Flag of Alabama". Alabama Emblems, Symbols and Honors. Alabama Department of Archives & History. April 27, 2006. Archived from the original on January 6, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2007.
  6. Anderson, Ed (November 22, 2010). "New Louisiana state flag with bleeding pelican is unfurled". The Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on November 24, 2010. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  7. Ramseth, Luke (November 4, 2020). "Mississippi voters approve new magnolia design for state flag. Here's what happens next". clarionledger.com. Clarion Ledger. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  8. "Mississippi Legislature 2020 Regular Session House Bill 1796". Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System. July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  9. "Official State Symbols of North Carolina". North Carolina State Library. State of North Carolina. Archived from the original on February 6, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
  10. "The Oklahoma State Flag". NetState. NState, LLC. February 6, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2015. Colors shall be colorfast and shall not bleed one into another. Added by Laws 1925, c. 234, p. 340, § 1. Amended by Laws 1941, p. 90, § 1; Laws 2006, c. 181, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2006.
  11. "Enrolled Senate Bill No. 1359". Oklahoma State Courts Network. May 23, 2006. Retrieved January 26, 2015. This act shall become effective November 1, 2006.
  12. ^ "Oregon Almanac Topics - Dance to Hops - Flag, State". Retrieved June 29, 2020. Oregon is the only state whose flag has different patterns on each side. The design for the Oregon flag was adopted by the legislature in 1925.
  13. Text states that Oregon adopted its flag in 1925
  14. Ellis, Josh (March 2, 2023). "Utah Legislature approves new state flag". KSL.
  15. Commonwealth of Virginia (February 1, 1950). "§ 1-506. Flag of the Commonwealth". Code of Virginia. Virginia: Commonwealth of Virginia. Retrieved January 28, 2015. The flag of the Commonwealth shall be a deep blue field, with a circular white centre of the same material. Upon this circle shall be painted or embroidered, to show on both sides alike, the coat of arms of the Commonwealth, as described in § 1-500 for the obverse of the great seal of the Commonwealth; and there may be a white fringe on the outer edge, furthest from the flagstaff. This shall be known and respected as the flag of the Commonwealth. (Code 1950, § 7-32; 1966, c. 102, § 7.1-32; 2005, c. 839.)
  16. "Symbols of Washington State". Washington State Legislature. Archived from the original on March 5, 2007. Retrieved March 11, 2007.
  17. State of Wisconsin. "286". Section: 1.08: State flag. Retrieved August 21, 2015. The department of administration shall ensure that all official state flags that are manufactured on or after May 1, 1981, conform to the requirements of this section. State flags manufactured before May 1, 1981, may continue to be used as state flags. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  18. ^ Florida Constitution Revision Commission (August 4, 2005). "Amendments, Election of 11-6-1900". The Florida State University. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  19. General Assembly of Indiana (1903). Legislative and State Manual of Indiana. W.B. Burford. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  20. Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana State Flag, IN.gov, retrieved May 19, 2024
  21. Archived 2014-08-12 at the Wayback Machine While this flag was officially adopted by Louisiana in 1861 there is no indication that it actually flew over state buildings up to 1912. In that year (1912) the blue pelican flag was officially adopted after nearly 100 years of unofficial use.
  22. "Flag | More Than A Flag". flag.utah.gov.
  23. https://www.bia.gov/frequently-asked-questions BIA. U.S. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  24. Klimeš, Roman (January 2011). "Lesser-Known Symbols of Minor U.S. Possessions" (PDF). NAVA News. 209.
  25. Klimeš, Roman (January 2000). "The Flag of Wake Island" (PDF). NAVA News. 33.

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