Best U.S. State Flags
This flag is just crap. I don't know why the hell people are praising this waste of cloth. The people (especially in Maryland) worship this flag more than the Ukrainians worship war criminals.
My life began in Maryland, very proud of this states flag. Even though I don't live there I'm still proud of the beauty and design of this flag. Always thought it was unique, the colors and the history of the states all brought together, and it made me proud to display my hometown flag at the different Army post I've lived at. Oh, and to be sure, it makes a pretty neat looking bow tie too.
This flag unlike most of the other state flags actually shows something that South Carolina is well known for being! This flag is in my top 10. (It's literally nicknamed "The Palmetto State.") I wish more states would make their flag have an image of something their state is well known for.
For those who think this is a palm tree, it is not. This is a PALMETTO tree (this the nickname The Palmetto State) and they are native to our state. The wood of the tree is very soft and makes for good defensive structures because it absorbs cannon shot instead of shattering. This is the simplest and most aesthetically pleasing flag of all.
Texas's flag is the best! Out of all the flags here, this flag is the most American. It's only colors are red, white, and blue! And finally, it has a star on it that represents the state. It might not be the American flag, but it is the best and most American flag of all 50 us states!
There is a lot of history behind this flag. We were our own country for a decade before becoming a state. No other states can say that.
They stole it from Chile!,30 years after Chile's flag. Chile's flag is known as "La Estrella Solitaria" (The Long Star). Another Texas name.
I'm a Air Force brat and have personally seen a lot of flags, Both from the U. S and other countries as well. I've lived in New Mexico for 22 years and I feel the New Mexico flag is beautiful, unique and awesome and I'm glad it made #2 even though it should be #1! Most people think New Mexico is a whole different country, but of course it's the 38th state as of 1912. Americans need to know we are a STATE! Haven't they heard of Billy the kid' Smokey the Bear or even the Manhattan project! Haven't they seen the old footage of the mushroom cloud from the first A bomb tested at Whitesands trinity site. Its only in a heck of a lot of movies! Any way New Mexico ROCKS and we have one of the best flags in the world!
The California flag is awesome! It has a cool bear on it and it has a lot of color! I especially like that it says "California" on it so you don't have to guess what state it is! I was surprised that California was so low on the list though... Oklahoma has a really cool flag too!
Very detailed and impressive, nice to represent the state and a good symbol overall. I like the style of the flag and just the general presence of it. Noting that it says California Republic, making no confusing of which state it is (I am looking at you, Hawaii).
Many state flags are simply an existing seal slapped onto a monochrome background. Arizona's flag is technically simpler than many, but contains far more depth.
The stripes emanating from the star represent both the climate of the state and the Spanish legacy. Their number also ties back to the thirteen original states. The star's copper color reflects its history in mining as well as standing out from the other colors. The blue bottom of the flag represents the Colorado River, a dominant geographic feature, and also serves as a counterpart to the warm colors emanating from the star.
What you end up with is a flag with only four colors, simple to draw from memory and recognize from a distance, but also one impossible to disconnect from the state it represents.
Ohio is the only U.S. state flag that isn't rectangular. Also, it has a lot of symbolism in it. The stars that are on the left side of the flag represent the original 13 colonies, as there are 13 stars. The 4 stars to the right, when added to the other 13 stars makes 17 because Ohio is the 17th state. The red and white circle on the flag is to make the O in Ohio (I have also heard that the O in the flag represents a buckeye, but that one may not be true). Finally, because of the way the flag is shaped, it is folded 17 times, as again, it is the 17th state. Ohio's flag is very unique and has a lot more symbolism in its flag than most of the other flags on this list.
Easily recognizable then flying or hanging. Simple and well conceived.
Great colors and a nice design.
The most incredible flag ever. it should be in the top 3, not no.9, and what is with the found dates take them off and we will have 49 perfect flags (not Illinois)
Yeah might not be number one, but still pretty cool. Some look so poorly drawn (Illinois), and why do some have their found dates, that doesn't belong on a flag. Also I agree it so underrated.
The most underrated flag. The colors and designs together create perfection. Of the older state flags that are similar, this one is the best.
The flag is plain, simple and frank; just the way a flag should be. Colorado will be the best state, besides, Denver has the highest quality of life in the US.
I like it! Anyways, the C is red for the Earth, the golden disc for the sun, the blue stripes for the sky, and the white for the snowy mountains.
Simple and distinct, you see this design everywhere in the state. Everyone wants to wear it or have some article of clothing with it.
Good looking flag. Like the stars. 8/10
The Great Dipper and North Star represent the strength and northern orientation of Alaska
Stars with a dark blue background there is something about this flag that amazes me
By accident, I put Virginia a second time.
Simple and classic. Also kind of badass
Its cool and unique, in a gladiator way.
If it didn't have its name on it (small I admit), and a brighter yellow and different design this would've been a perfect flag! As it is now though, it's a good 7.8/10 (by the way I'm biased since I live here)
I agree, the name is not necessary. The design came from a contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Paul Hadley of Mooresville won the contest without having the name on it. The General Assembly added it.
Indiana's flag is really good, and would be even better without the name. For sure one of the best.
What? This is the Norther Ireland Flag copied - Niall Ashraf, flag enthusiast
Mississippi, I'm so glad you changed your flag. Utah also did this, but you started states redesigning their flags. I love the flag as well, 8.98/10
This is my home state and the people of Mississippi (white and black) like their state flag. The rabble-rousing around the nation over the Rebel flag is a media launched campaign attempting to capitalize on a tragedy to advance a political cause. Those advocating it should be ashamed of themselves.
Beautifully simple, includes civil war history (begin the race flame-out in one...two...thr) I like the civil war aspects maybe because Mississippi black voted overwhelmingly to keep it. And with our current history purge it's nice to see. As they said in the USSR " the future is secure it's the past that keeps on changing"
First state right? Or am I wrong well I'm saying it's the first state so if I'm wrong I'm going to pretend I never got a reply
Woo hoo! We're #11! I can honestly think of some below us that shouldn't be.
Easily identifiable when flying without having to read some funky emblem on a blue background.
It's the only green flag, and is pretty basic and well designed.
My grandmother designed this flag. I don't think she approved of the addition of "Oklahoma". It looked much nicer without. It's the best in my book!
If you've never seen the Oklahoma flag, take this time. Check it out and tell me it's not the coolest.
Would look better and be a cool flag without "Oklahoma" in there.
Yup, easily recognizable when flying. Maybe not so much when hanging but at least it's not a big round seal in the middle of a blue field like far too many others.
It looks like the louisiana flag but a buffalo instead of a pelican
The bison represents the fauna, while the seal symbolizes the custom of branding
Restrained and elegant, incorporates state history but doesn't offend.
This is just the confederate flag with the seal of Georgia in it.
If you are a southerner and know your history and also do not want to offend anyone, you will LOVE this flag
By far the least creative, and maybe even worst flag in America, EVER. A lot of people forgot Hawaii's past, so Hawaii may be sued one day.
A beautiful flag, but completely out of character with the state it represents. Why isn't it green and pink?
American State. Supporter of the Queen. Great combination.
Its clean and not bland with a message on the ribbon. I would much rather have this flag the colorado one or the california flag over the national flag.
I love both the state and the flag. It gives me a sense of both patriotism and liberty.
A bald eagle symbolizes war. The sego lily represents peace. The beehive represents hard work. The date 1847 represents the year the Mormon pioneers entered Salt Lake.
I feel sad for Utah, it was the #5 worst state flag for Thanksgiving 2013.
A beautiful state with a great culture and history, however, its flag is one of the most least attractive of the state flags. They should make it zigzag to look similar to the Spanish flag of the 1700s.