Changes: Florida

Latest revision as of 02:21, 3 February 2024

For the Uruguayan department, see Florida (Uruguay).

The flag of Florida consists of a red saltire, St. Andrew's Cross, on a white background, with the state seal superimposed on the center. The design was approved by a popular referendum in 1900. The current design has been in use since 1985, after the state seal was graphically improved and officially sanctioned for use by state officials.

While both the modern Alabama and Florida state flags may have some historical tribute to Spanish rule in their design, both were definitely patterned after the battle flags of the Army of Northern Virginia (ANV)- under which the bulk of the troops from both states fought.

Both of these flags have documentation stating the influence of the ANV battle flags in their design - particularly the flag of Alabama - which was created under the administration of Governor William Oates. Oates was a former regimental commander in the ANV. He is most famous for leading the confederate assault on Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg. [Text from FotW]

Historical Flags[]

Shown below are various flags that have flown over what is now Florida.

Proposals for a New Flag of Florida[]

Shown below are various designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Florida.

Most common symbolism[]

Cross of Burgundy[]

A red roughly-pruned saltire (also known as St. Andrew's cross). Used as Spanish naval ensign from 1506 to 1701, and as battle flag up to 1843. It was specially used as insignia to Spanish Empire overseas viceroyalties - Florida was part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Its Spanish usage dates from the marriage between Philip I of Spain and Mary of Burgundy, when the king decided to honor the House of Burgundy, the royal house of his new mother-in-law.

Its origins are discussed: it can be firstly adopted by the Order of the Golden Fleece, in 1429, but, in the 1490s, the writer Pedro de Ayala claims it was adopted by a previous Duke of Burgundy in tribute to his Scottish soldiers.

In the designs, it can appear both as a roughly-pruned saltire or as a straight saltire (as it appears in current state flag).

Orange disc[]

Many designs use an orange circle, that can represent either or both of two symbols: the Sun or an orange. Florida has tropical and subtropical climates, and "Sunshine State" is its nickname. The orange refers to the fact that citrus fruit, especially oranges, are a major part of the state economy. Florida produces the majority of citrus fruit grown in the United States.

Sometimes, the orange disc is substituted by other depictions of the sun.

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+{{for|the Uruguayan department|Florida (Uruguay)}}
 {{Infobox flag
 |name=Florida
 |country=United States
 |image=Flag of Florida.svg
-|adoption=24 September 1900
+|adoption=24 September 1900 (modified in May 1985)
 |NAVA score=5.17
 |NAVA rank=34th
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 Flag of Cross of Burgundy.svg.png|Cross of Burgundy flag, flag of the Spanish Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
 Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg.png|The Spanish flag after 1785. Its colors are reflected in the present seal of Florida.
-px-Florida_1861.svg.png|Florida's first state flag was adopted during the American Civil War. Design by Governor Perry.
+px-Florida 1861.svg.png|Florida's first state flag was adopted during the American Civil War. Design by Governor Perry.
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 Shown below are various designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Florida.
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+Floridaflagredesign.png|The saltire on the current Florida flag with the Seal removed from the center. The saltire is split into two half saltires each colors of Spain, which ruled Florida during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The colors also represent the sun as the state's nickname is " the Sunshine State"
-alternate_flag_of_florida_by_jonlethon-d5a5zzm.png|FL Flag Proposal "jonlethon"
+Florida 2.png|Florida Flag Proposal by Zolntsa
+Alternate flag of florida by jonlethon-d5a5zzm.png|FL Flag Proposal "jonlethon"
+Better State Flag of Florida.png|The green triangle represents the lush green of Florida, the white triangles on the side represent the white sand beaches and white wave caps of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. The blue rectangle is the cloudless sky over Florida, and the yellow semi-circle is the sun rising over the Sunshine State
 FL Flag Proposal charl.png|FL Flag Proposal "charl"
 FL Flag Proposal lyly.png|FL Flag Proposal "lyly"
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 FL Flag Proposal LeonardoP.png|FL Flag Proposal "LeonardoP"
 FL Flag Proposal LeonardoP 2.png|FL Flag Proposal "LeonardoP 2"
-FL  Flag Proposal Tibbetts.jpg|FL  Flag Proposal "Tibbetts 1"
+FL Flag Proposal Tibbetts.jpg|FL  Flag Proposal "Tibbetts 1"
 FL Flag Proposal Tibbetts 2.png|FL Flag Proposal "Tibbetts 2"
 FL Flag Proposal Voronx.png|FL Flag Proposal "VoronX"
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 FL Flag Proposal dutchie.png|FL Flag Proposal "Dutchie"
 FL Flag Proposal Graphicology.png|FL Flag Proposal "Graphicology"
-p-fl.png|FL Flag Proposal "AlternateUniverseDesigns"
+P-fl.png|FL Flag Proposal "AlternateUniverseDesigns"
 FL Flag Proposal Usacelt.PNG|FL Flag Proposal "Sunshine and Waves - by Usacelt"
 Flag of Florida 2.png|FL Flag Proposal by Kermitdefrog
-Florida State Flag Proposal Sun &amp; Bars Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 31 July 2014.jpg|Florida State Flag Proposal Sun & Bars Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 31 July 2014
 Florida State Flag Proposal No 2 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 0948hrs cst.png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 2 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 0948hrs cst
 FL Flag Proposal lizard-socks.png|FL Proposal "lizard-socks"
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 FL Flag Proposal rebranding america alt2.jpeg|FL Proposal "Rebranding America" modified by Ben Karnell
 US-FL flag proposal Rebranding America+Ben Karnell (modified).png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Sep 2015|mod=Rebranding America|nod=1}}
+Florida4.png|FL Proposal "Rebranding America" modified by [[User:SimplisticFlags|SimplisticFlags]]. March 2019. ([[User:SimplisticFlags/Flag Proposals/American States#Florida|details]])
 FL Flag Proposal BigRed618.png|FL Flag Proposal "BigRed618"
+US-FL flag proposal Hans 1.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Dec 2013|n=1}}
-Florida State Flag Proposal No 3 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 1156hrs cst.png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 3 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 1156hrs cst
+US-FL flag proposal Hans 2.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Jan 2015|n=2}}
-Florida State Flag Proposal No 4 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 1202hrs cst.png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 4 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 11 OCT 2014 at 1202hrs cst
-US-FL flag proposal Hans 1.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Dec 2013|r=v|n=1}}
+US-FL flag proposal Hans 3.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Oct 2016|n=3}}
-US-FL flag proposal Hans 2.png|{{User:HansLN/GE|p=use|d=Jan 2015|r=w|n=2}}
 Florida.png|Florida State Flag Symplistic Proposal. A sun rising over the ocean in the Sunshine State. By Ed Mitchell. 2013.
 Florida State Flag Proposal No. 5 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 0849 HRS CST.png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 5 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 at 0849 HRS CST
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 1a Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 at 1322 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 1a Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 at 1322 HRS CST.
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 1b Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 at 1526 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag proposal No. 1b Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 13 JAN 2015 at 1526 HRS CST.
 Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6 Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 0943 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6 Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 0943 HRS CST.
+Florida1.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6a Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1247 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6a Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1247 HRS CST.
+Florida2.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6b Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1300 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6b Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1300 HRS CST.
+Florida3.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6c Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1312 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6c Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 14 JAN 2015 at 1312 HRS CST.
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6e Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 JAN 2015 at 1739 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6e Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 JAN 2015 at 1739 HRS CST.
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6d Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 19 JAN 2015 at 1715 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6d Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 19 JAN 2015 at 1715 HRS CST.
-Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6f Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 15 JAN 2015 at 0916 HRS CST..png|Florida State Flag Proposal No. 6f Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 15 FEB 2015 at 0916 HRS CST.
-florida1.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
-florida2.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
-florida3.png|Florida state flag proposal by NATHANIEL TANG
 Florida Flag Proposal No. 6g Designed By Stephen Richard Barlow 21 AUG 2015 at 1005 HRS CST.jpg|Florida Flag Proposal No. 6g Designed By: Stephen Richard Barlow 21 AUG 2015 at 1005 HRS CST.
 FL Flag Proposal Jabask.png|FL Flag Proposal "Jabask"
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 FL Flag Proposal Szwab.png|FL Flag Proposal "Szwab"
 FL Flag Proposal Zmijugaloma.jpg|FL Flag Proposal "Zmijugaloma"
-File:US-FL flag proposal Achaley.jpg|Florida flag proposal by Achaley.
+US-FL flag proposal Achaley.jpg|Florida flag proposal by Achaley.
 Florida5theye.png|FL flag proposal "5thEye"
 Florida Flag Proposal TMD.png|Florida Flag Proposal by TechMountenDew
-Florida Flag Proposal Sargon_the_Greatest.jpeg|Florida Flag Proposal "Sargon the Greatest"
+Florida Flag Proposal Sargon the Greatest.jpeg|Florida Flag Proposal "Sargon the Greatest"
+AlternateFL MINE 27StarFlag3LRGRb.png|Florida Flag proposal by nhprman Aug 2016
+Florida Saint White on Orange.png|Argent Saltire on Tenne field. With or without 5-pointed star.  Design by Rotten Ali.
+Florida Tricolor - Three Worlds Meet.jpeg|Florida flag proposed by Ken Morton. "Three worlds meet." The colors of this flag represent the three peoples who's histories and contributions have made Florida as it is today; black for Africans, white for Europeans and red for the native peoples of Florida.
+BonnieBurgundy.png|Bonnie Burgundy Flag (Florida Flag Proposal by FlappyFlop16)
+Florida New Flag.png|FL Flag Proposal "apollohawkridge"
+Proposal Flag of Florida traditional.svg|Proposal for a flag for Florida. By [[User:Qaz_Janssen|Qaz]] Dec 2019 ([[User:Qaz Janssen/Proposals/Subnational/US-ESE#Florida|details]])
+Proposal Flag of Florida.svg|Proposal for a flag for Florida. By [[User:Qaz_Janssen|Qaz]] Dec 2019 ([[User:Qaz Janssen/Proposals/Subnational/US-ESE#Florida|details]])
+Screen Shot 2019-11-13 at 5.01.19 PM.png|Proposed flag for Florida. Twenty-seven rays emanate from the sun symbol. Florida is the 27th State. The central decorative pattern and color scheme are taken from Seminole textile designs. (Posted by Ken Morton)
+Florida - Blue.png|Part of a series of fifty state flag designs, all in blue and white. (Posted by Ken Morton)
+My Proposal for New Flag of Florida.png|FL Flag Proposal by Luismanuel1995.
+Flag of Florida (alt) (2).png|Flag of Florida proposal by Ceasingmango426. August 2020.
+Image 2020-10-11 150606.png|Sun, Orange, Spanish Saltire, Seminole Feather, Anchor, and Palm Tree
+Florida1.png
+Florida23.png
+Florida24.png
+Florida-base3.png
+Florida-base11.png
+Florida-base13.png
+Florida-base14.png
+Florida-base15e.png
+Florida by simplisticflag.png|Redesign by [[User:SimplisticFlags|SimplisticFlags]]. February 2021. ([[User:SimplisticFlags/Flag Proposals/American States#Florida|details]])
+Florida Arms.png|Flag based upon the coat of arms of the Crown of Castile. Posted by Ken Morton
+Florida Result.png|Results from the US State Flags age on Facebook. Feb/Mar 2021.  Very close result.
+Florida construction sheet.png|Construction sheet for our winner.
+File:Florida f.png|FL Redesign proposal by "Fdajax"
+File:Florida Flag Redesign (Landon53).png|FL Redesign by "Landon53"
+File:Florida flag redesign (NEW).png|Renewed Redesign by "Landon53"
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 Sometimes, the orange disc is substituted by other depictions of the sun.
+{{United States}}
 [[Category:Florida]]
 [[Category:United States state]]