New Washington in Crawford County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Ohio State Flag
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 20, 2025
1. Ohio State Flag Marker
Ohio's flag is the only U.S. state flag shaped like a swallow-tail pennant. A flag with this shape is called a burgee. The flag was designed by John Eisenmann and adopted as the state flag in 1902.
Despite its unusual shape, the Ohio state flag is uncomplicated in design and filled with symbolism, beginning with its use of the red, white and blue of the American flag.
The state flag has three red and two white horizontal stripes representing the roads and waterways of the state.
The blue triangle at the staff end represents Ohio's hills and valleys and features a white circle with a red center surrounded by five-pointed white stars in two groups - 13 stars representing the original colonies and a group of four stars at the apex of the triangle.
The total of 17 stars recognizes Ohio's status as the 17th state admitted to the Union.
The red-centered white circle represents an O for Ohio and is also said to resemble the state's "Buckeye" nickname.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 57.751′ N, 82° 51.225′ W. Memorial is in New Washington, Ohio, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of
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Regionally, this memorial is in Ohio’s Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United States Space Force (here, next to this marker); New Washington Area Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Flag Of The United States (here, next to this marker); United States Army (here, next to this marker); New Washington Veterans Memorial Mural (here, next to this marker); United States Coast Guard (here, next to this marker); United States Navy (a few steps from this marker); United States Air Force (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Washington.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 20, 2025
2. Ohio State Flag Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
