Flag of Indiana - Wikipedia
WEBIndiana. On a blue background, a gold torch surrounded by an outer circle of thirteen stars, an inner semi circle of five stars, and a 19th, larger, star at the top of the torch, crowned by the word 'Indiana' in gold, representing Indiana's admission to …
Flag of Indiana | Meaning, Colors & History | Britannica
WEBU.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with a gold or buff (light tan) torch surrounded by 19 stars.In 1916, the centennial of Indiana statehood, the Daughters of the American Revolution held a flag design competition.
What is the meaning behind the Indiana State Flag?
WEBState Symbols. What is the meaning behind the Indiana State Flag. The state banner was adopted by the 1917 Indiana General Assembly as part of the celebration of the state's 1916 centennial, after a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The prize-winning design was submitted by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, …
Indiana | Flag, Facts, Maps, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Indiana, constituent state of the United States of America. The state sits, as its motto claims, at “the crossroads of America.” It borders Lake Michigan and the state of Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south, and Illinois to the west, making it an integral part of the American Midwest.
“A Permanent Emblem of Its Own:” The Indiana State Flag & Its Designer
WEBJan 11, 2017 · Radiating from the torch were thirteen stars on the outer circle to represent the thirteen original states, five stars in the inner circle to represent the states admitted before Indiana, and a larger star symbolizing the State of Indiana.
IHB: Indiana State Flag - IN.gov
WEBThe thirteen stars in a circle represent the original thirteen states; the five stars in the circle represent the next five states; the large star is Indiana, the nineteenth state. The state flag is always displayed on the observer's right of the American flag.
Indiana - TheFlags.org
WEBThe flag of Indiana, designed by Paul Hadley and adopted in 1917, is a symbol of the state’s pride and history. The flag’s field is a deep blue with nineteen stars, representing Indiana’s place as the 19th state to join the Union.
Flag of Indiana - State Symbols USA
WEBThe blue and gold state flag of Indiana was adopted by the 1917 General Assembly as part of the 1916 Indiana centennial celebration. The original legislation described the flag as the state "banner" (the name was changed to "flag" by the 1955 General Assembly). All State Flags The winning design (by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana) was selected during …
The Who and How of Indiana's State Flag - Historic Indianapolis
WEBJan 9, 2019 · The meaning behind the elements are simple and straightforward: the torch represents liberty and enlightenment; the 13 outer stars represent the original 13 colonies; the inner five stars represent the 14th through 18th states. The largest star above the torch represents, the 19th state, Indiana.
Indiana State Flag - Indiana Public Media
WEBApr 4, 2005 · The Indiana State flag is blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. The torch in the center stands for liberty and enlightenment; the rays extending from the flames...
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