Ohio State Flag - Official Design, Symbolism, and History #1279221 (License: Personal Use)

Ohio’s flag, adopted in 1902, is the only non-rectangular state flag in the U.S., shaped like a swallowtail burgee. Its blue triangle holds 17 white stars (13 original colonies plus 4 states admitted before Ohio), a red disc encircled by white (symbolizing the state’s nickname “The Buckeye State” and the setting sun), and three red-and-white stripes representing roads to progress. Designed by John Eisenmann, it reflects Ohio’s pioneering spirit and geographic centrality.

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