Adopted September 4, 1913
The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue. These represent valor, purity, vigilance, and justice. The colors also reflect the state's historic status as part of the French Louisiana (New France). In the center white stripe is the Seal of Missouri, circled by a blue band containing 24 stars, symbolizing Missouri's admission as the 24th U.S. state.[4]
Except for the Seal of Missouri in its middle, the flag is identical with the Flag of the Netherlands; this resemblance is not, however, intended to denote any special relation between Missouri and the Netherlands.
The flag is described in Section 010.020 of Missouri's Revised Statutes.
In 2001, the North American Vexillological Association surveyed its members on the designs of the 72 US State, US Territory and Canadian province flags. The Missouri flag ranked in the bottom 25, 48th out of the 72.[5]
Historical Flags of Missouri
Shown below are flags that have represented Missouri in some capacity or that are associated with the state's history in some way.
Proposals for a New Flag of Missouri
Shown below are designs that have been proposed for a new flag of Missouri.
