Florida's Historic Flags - Florida Department of State
Many flags have flown over Florida since European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. Among these have been the flags of five nations: Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.
Flag of Florida - Wikipedia
The flag of Florida is the official flag of the U.S. state of Florida. The flag consists of a red saltire on a white background, with the state seal superimposed on the center. [2] The flag's current design has been in use since May 21, 1985, after the design of the Florida state seal was graphically improved and officially sanctioned for use ...
State Flag - Florida Department of State
The current design of Florida's state flag was adopted in 1900. In that year, Florida voters ratified a constitutional amendment based on an 1899 joint resolution of the state legislature to add diagonal red bars, in the form of a St. Andrew's cross, to the flag.
Flag of Florida | History, Colors & Meaning | Britannica
national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the union, and the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is 10 to 19.
History of Florida’s Flag: Exploring the Past - Florida-Historical-Soc
Feb 29, 2024 · The Florida State Flag serves as a symbol of unity for its people but also a testament to its rich history. From the details in the Great Seal to the red cross on the flag, every element narrates a part of Florida’s past.
Florida (U.S.) - CRW Flags
Dec 4, 2013 · Florida had a plain white flag with state seal on the center from 1868-1900, when the voters of the state ratified an 1899 decision by the legislature to add the red saltire behind the seal. The 1868 law stipulated a flag 72 x 78 inches. Probably not by coincidence, this was the size of infantry and artillery colors in the U.S. Army at the time.
The History of the Florida State Flag - US Flag Supply
Many flags have flown over Florida since European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. Among these have been the flags of five nations: Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.
Florida - US Flags [dot] Design
A visual design guide for the flag of Florida. This guide describes the flag’s history and official specifications including composition, iconography, colors, and construction.
Florida - TheFlags.org
Florida Flag History. The flag of Florida, adopted officially on November 6, 1900, features a red diagonal cross on a white field, known as the St. Andrew’s cross, with the state seal at the center.
Florida State Flag - WorldAtlas
Feb 19, 2018 · The current Florida State flag was adopted on November 6, 1900, through a referendum. On May 21, 1985, the current flag, consisting of a red cross on a white field was commissioned with the seal of the state placed in the middle.