Description
Display your Ohio pride outside your home or business with a high-quality state flag!
Our Ohio state flags are manufactured in the United States out of your choice of nylon or polyester fabric. Read more below to learn which fabric best suits your climate. The classic red, white, and blue design is digitally printed for accuracy and bright, bold colors that are UV-resistant.
Nylon Ohio Flags
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 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’ by 5’ size is our best-selling option and is an excellent fit for our 6’ tangle-free pole. Each outdoor flag sized 6’ by 10’ and under is finished with a canvas header and brass grommets for attachment to any of our outdoor flagpoles. The 8’ by 12’ state of Ohio flag comes equipped with a durable nylon rope and thimbles for secure flying.
Polyester Ohio Flags
We also offer a heavy-duty polyester flag for use in windier environments or harsher climates. Polyester flags are heavier than nylon, requiring stronger winds to fly and a sturdy flagpole. The Ohio flag made of polyester is available in the most popular 3’ by 5’ size.
Ohio Flag Features
- American-made
- Authentic 1902 design
- Sturdy canvas header
- Rust-resistant 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 OH 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 that 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, symbolizing the original 13 US colonies and the four states admitted into the Union afterward, including Ohio. Finally, the horizontal red and white stripes represent the state's roads and waterways.
Why are Flags at Half-Mast Today in Ohio?
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