Description
Display your Ohio pride with your very own high-quality state flag of Ohio!
Most of our Ohio flags are made of nylon, a lightweight material that is excellent for everyday use and display. This means that your state flag of Ohio flies easily in light breezes and dries quickly after rain to help prevent mildew buildup. The classic red, white, and blue design is digitally printed for accuracy and bright, bold colors.
The nylon version of Ohio’s flag is available in 12” x 18”, 2’ x 3’, 3’ x 5’, 4’ x 6’, 5’ x 8’, 6’ x 10’, and 8’ x 12’. The 3’ x 5’ size is our best-selling option and is an excellent fit for our 6’ tangle-free pole. Each outdoor flag is finished with a canvas header and brass grommets for attachment to any of our outdoor flagpoles.
We also offer a heavy-duty polyester flag for use in environments with severe winds and harsh climates. Polyester flags are heavier than nylon, requiring stronger winds to fly majestically. The Ohio flag made of polyester is available in the most popular 3’ x 5’ size.
Ohio Flag Features
- American-made
- Authentic 1902 design
- Sturdy canvas header
- Brass grommets
- Long-lasting digital print
8’ x 12’ Sized Flags
- Nylon rope instead of grommets
- Galvanized thimbles
- Extra stitching on fly-end corners
Create an indoor display for formal settings using our Ohio flag finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
What is the Ohio Flag Shape Called?
The Ohio state flag uses a flag shape called a swallowtail burgee. Burgee refers to triangular flags traditionally used on boats, and swallowtail means that the two fins on the right side of the flag are meant to resemble a swallowbird’s tail.
Ohio Flag History
Ohio joined the United States in 1803, becoming the 17th state. For nearly a century, the Ohio state militia carried various flags based on the US stars and stripes. By the 1860s, a flag with the state seal was commonly used at the capitol in Columbus.
In 1901, Cleveland architect John Eisenmann designed a flag to fly over the Ohio Hall at the Pan-American Exhibition. Ohio’s governor was so impressed he obtained a patent for the design. The swallowtail-shaped Ohio state flag was adopted in 1902.
Because of the flag’s non-rectangular design, a folding method proposed by an Eagle Scout was adopted in 2005.
Ohio Flag Meaning
The flag of Ohio contains many symbolic references. The large blue triangle represents Ohio’s hills and valleys, while the red and white ‘O’ stands for Ohio, as well as the shape of the buckeye nut and the original Ohio territory.
The triangle has 17 stars around the O, which symbolizes the original 13 US colonies and the four states admitted into the Union afterward, including Ohio. Finally, the horizontal red and white stripes stand for the state's roads and waterways.
Why are Flags at Half-Mast Today in Ohio?
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Other Details
Flag Adopted: May 9, 1902
Entered Union: March 1, 1803
Motto: "With God, all things are possible"
Nickname: The Buckeye State, The Mother of Presidents, Birthplace of Aviation, The Heart of It All
Known For: Buckeyes, Aviation
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Scarlet Carnation
State Mammal: White-Tailed Deer
Famous Ohioans: Neil Armstrong, Doris Day, Thomas Edison, Clark Gable, James Garfield, Ulysses S. Grant, Warren Harding, Rutherford Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Toni Morrison, Annie Oakley, Gloria Steinem, William H. Taft
