Utah
State Flag
UT
The 45th state, admitted 1896
Utah's
UT first flag was made in 1903 from silk
fibers of the native silkworms raised by local pioneer women. The stitching followed
the pattern of the state seal, which was designed by Harry Edwards. The beehive
stands for industry or hard work and the ambitious pioneers. Sego lilies, which were
sacred to the Native Americans of the region, lie on either side of the hive and are
emblems of peace. The eagle is a symbol of national pride, representing protection
in peace and war. The date, 1847, refers to the year Brigham Young led a group of
Mormons to the Salt Lake Valley seeking religious freedom.
Utah State Flag Adopted: 1913
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