Ohio State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism, and History #1821533 (License: Personal Use)

Ohio’s flag is the only U.S. state flag with a non-rectangular shape-a swallowtail burgee-featuring a blue triangle with 17 white stars (symbolizing Ohio as the 17th state) and a red disc encircled in white (representing the buckeye tree and Ohio’s nickname). Red and white stripes extend from the triangle, evoking the U.S. flag and the state’s patriotic spirit. Designed by John Eisenmann, it was officially adopted in 1902 and remains one of the most recognizable state flags.

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