West Virginia State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism & History #305412 (License: Personal Use)

The flag features a white field with a deep blue border and the state coat of arms at center, depicting a farmer and miner flanking a rock marked “June 20, 1863”-the date West Virginia joined the Union. Surrounding elements include laurel and rhododendron branches, crossed rifles, a liberty cap, and the Latin motto “Montani Semper Liberi” (Mountaineers Are Always Free). The red banner above reads “State of West Virginia.”

Used on government websites, educational resources, civic pages, and historical exhibits; serves users seeking official state symbols, U.S. state flag information, or background on West Virginia’s Civil War-era formation.