Why is the Ohio state flag shaped like a pennant?
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Open Jan 16, 2026 - 05:33 PM
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Jan 16, 2026 - 05:33 PM
The Ohio state flag is shaped like a pennant, or burgee, to stand out among the traditional rectangular state flags. Designed by John Eisemann and adopted in 1902, its unique swallowtail shape reflects the state's diverse landscape and heritage while the stars and stripes symbolize its status as the 17th state to join the Union.
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