Ohio State Flag - Official Design, History, and Symbolism #1398197 (License: Personal Use)

Ohio’s flag, adopted in 1902 and officially recognized in 1903, is the only U.S. state flag with a swallowtail (pennant) shape. Its design includes three red and two white horizontal stripes, a blue triangular canton bearing 17 white stars (representing Ohio as the 17th state), and a central red disc encircled by white-symbolizing the buckeye nut and Ohio’s nickname. The flag’s asymmetrical layout reflects both patriotic tradition and regional identity.

This image is commonly used on government websites, educational resources, civic pages, and tourism sites to represent Ohio’s official symbolism. It serves users seeking information about state emblems, historical facts, or visual assets for presentations and publications related to Ohio.