Each flag’s design is unique to the state and is represented by colors, symbols, and historical references that tell the state’s story. See all 50 state’s flags along with the official adoption date, fun facts and detailed descriptions.

Each flag’s design is unique to the state and is represented by colors, symbols, and historical references that tell the state’s story. See all 50 state’s flags along with the official adoption date, fun facts and detailed descriptions.

The state flag of Iowa was adopted in 1921 but was originally designed in 1917 by Mrs. Dixie Cornell Gebhardt of Knoxville and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

On a white field emblazoned with a red X and the state seal, Florida ‘s flag represents the land of sunshine, flowers, palm trees, rivers, and lakes. The seal features a brilliant sun, a cabbage palmetto tree, a steamboat sailing and a Native American Seminole woman scattering flowers.

Virginia State Flag was designed in 1861 but was re-adopted in 1912. Learn the history of the flag and the symbolism and see images.

The State Flag of New Mexico has a modern interpretation of an ancient symbol of a sun design as seen on a late 19th century water jar from Zia Pueblo. On New Mexico’s flag we see a red sun with rays stretching out from it.

Officially Adopted: May 2, 1927 Alaska adopted the flag for official state use in 1959. The blue field represents the sky, the sea, and mountain lakes, as well as Alaska’s wildflowers. Emblazoned on the flag are eight gold stars: seven from …

The official Hawaiian state flag was adopted in 1845, long before Hawaii became a state of the US. Hawaii was once an independent kingdom (1810 – 1893).

May 8, 2003 · The Georgia flag has three red and white stripes and the state coat of arms on a blue field in the upper left corner. Thirteen stars surrounding the seal denote Georgia’s position as one of the original thirteen colonies.

The Colorado state flag is a bold flag that depicts the Colorado sun, white snow capped mountains and red soil. See images and learn all about the Centennial state's flag.