Ohio State Flag - Design, History, and Symbolism Explained #1370981 (License: Personal Use)

Ohio’s flag, adopted in 1902, is the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag, shaped like a swallowtail burgee. Its blue triangular canton holds 17 white stars (13 for original colonies, 4 for states added before Ohio), surrounding a red disc encircled by white-symbolizing the state’s name derived from the Iroquois word “Ohi:yo’” (great river). The three red stripes on a white field evoke the state’s rivers and natural beauty.

Used on government websites, educational resources, civic pages, and tourism sites to represent Ohio’s identity; matches user intent for learning about state symbols, history, or preparing for civics exams.