Indiana Flag

The Indiana state flag has a very simple but impressive design. A golden torch emitting three rays on each side surrounded by 19 stars is in the center of the flags design. The Indiana flag’s background is a dark blue. Indiana’s flag uses the stars as a representation for being the 19th state to enter the United States Union. The flag of Indiana was designed with a certain meaning in mind. The golden torch stands for liberty and enlightenment while the rays stand for Illinois and the torches far reaching influence and the bigger concept of enlightenment and liberty. The stars are also arranged on purpose.

One star right above the torch represents Indiana and this is also indicated by the word Indiana right above the star. This star is the largest star on the flag. There are thirteen stars in an outer circle around the torch these stars represent the thirteen original colonies. The inner circle hold 5 stars for the other five states entering the United States union before Indiana. The state flag of Indiana was officially adopted by the state in 1917 by the Indiana General Assembly. The adoption of the flag of Indiana was part of a centennial celebration in 1916. The design of the flag was the winning design of a flag contest held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The designer of the Indiana flag is Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana. For his winning design Paul Hadley received 100 Dollars. Originally the flag was called the state banner of Indiana and only changed its name to flag in 1955.

Indiana flags are available at fine flag stores all across the United States and of course with several retailers online. For educational purposes or just for fun, coloring pages for the Indiana flag are available. These coloring pages for the flag of Indiana can be found in coloring books about the state of Indiana. Another way to obtain an Indiana flag coloring page is by downloading them from state related and informative pages online. The Internet is also a good source for Indiana state flag pictures. More information and pictures can also be found in any good history book or in museums, especially in Indiana of course. The official homepage of the state of Indiana also offers a description and images of the Indiana flag. The states flag is proudly displayed in the capital of Illinois, Indianapolis.