Maryland State Flag - History, Design, and Symbolism #1206978 (License: Personal Use)

The Maryland flag is one of the few U.S. state flags based on a historical coat of arms, featuring the alternating black-and-yellow diagonal stripes of the Calvert family and the red-and-white cross bottony of the Crossland family. Adopted in 1904, it symbolizes Maryland’s colonial heritage and unity between its founding families. Its distinctive quadrant layout makes it instantly recognizable among state flags.

Used on government websites, educational resources, tourism pages, and civic events to represent Maryland identity; matches user intent for learning about state symbols, history, or designing Maryland-themed content.