Indiana State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism, and History #143438 (License: Personal Use)

The Indiana state flag features a deep blue field with a golden torch at center, symbolizing liberty and enlightenment, flanked by rays and encircled by 19 stars-the outer 13 represent the original colonies, the inner 5 the states admitted before Indiana, and the largest star marks Indiana as the 19th state. Designed by Paul Hadley and officially adopted in 1917, it was the first state flag selected through a public competition. The word “INDIANA” arches above the torch in gold lettering.

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