The state seal was designed by harry emmett edwards in 1896. The state of utah an introduction to the beehive state from. Utahs online public library a program of the utah state. Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the openi. The history of utah is an examination of the human history and social activity within the state of utah located in the western united states. From the book flags to color, washington to lincoln, page 29, and is listed as deseret flag, 1851. Celebrating with large flags began early in utahs history. The grizzly bear was a symbol of great strength while the lone star made reference to the lone star of texas.
The utah state flag is based on a 1860 design by the daughters of the american revolution. The motto of the state of utah is industry which gives the nickname of utah as the beehive state. A little history, folklore, and a positive message fill the pages of this favored childrens book. The dar design had the arms of the state seal in white on a blue field. On january 4, 1896, the president of the united states issued a proclamation admitting the state of utah to the union. This was the first time a pane with 50 facedifferent stamps was issued. When we make the news, it is never for anything like the horror stories that come out of. Flag makers over the years frequently misrepresented some of the details in the utah state seal, obliterating or modifying various emblems. Do you think there will be more stars or less on the future american flag. Read the original text and see a facsimile of the original document. Link here to the oklahoma state historical society for facts, figures and history of oklahoma. Utah flag was wrong for decadesgettysburg flag works blog.
The beehive on the shield is a symbol of hard work and industry the state motto is industry, a beehive is the official state emblem, and utah s nickname is the beehive. State names, flags, seals, songs, birds, flowers, and other symbols. The date 1847 is the year the mormons came to utah. The texas state flag is the 1839 national flag of the republic of texas, which features the famous lone star also seen on the texas state seal and the u. Fhl book 973 h2v includes a history, some maps, tables. We plan to continue to provide high quality services throughout this difficult time. At four corners, in the southeast, utah meets colorado, new mexico and arizona at right. The beehive is the centerpiece of the utah state flag and the utah. The flag has a deep blue field with the state seal in the center, surrounded by yellow fringe. The beehive on the shield is a symbol of hard work and industry the state motto is industry, a beehive is the official state emblem, and utah s nickname is the beehive state. Find information about the official state symbols and state facts of utah. Utah unit of study learning games, printables, activities. The beehive is the centerpiece of the utah state flag and the utah state seal. The motto, industry, is found on the great seal of the state of utah and the utah state flag.
It consists of a golden circle that encloses the seal of utah and a beehive. The silk flag, embroidered displayed the utah state seal. The mormon pioneers who settled utah tried to obtain u. Utahs mammoth statehood flag north american vexillological. Utah s flag is dark blue with the state seal surrounded by a gold circle at the center of the flag. The official design featured the central emblem of the state seal in white, but a sample flag that was to be presented to the warship uss utah incorporated that design in full colour with a narrow gold ring around it. The change involves a correction of the placement of the date within the shield and changing the color of this shield from blue to white, as it was stipulated by the law. In the center of the flag is a bald eagle above a beehive symbolizing hard work, surrounded by sego. The state doesnt care because, for one thing, its more interested in marking the 120th anniversary of its entry into the united states on jan. Our state is a weird place and holds an odd spot in american history.
The flag of the state of utah was adopted in february 2011 and consists of the seal of utah encircled in a golden circle on a background of dark navy blue. Historical flags of our ancestors state of utah usa. Deseret is a term derived from the book of mormon, a scripture of the church of jesus christ of. The original utah flag, adopted in 1896, had similar imagery but was a simple whiteonblue design. Anyway, heres the history of the united states flag. Variations in color among manufacturers did not properly align with the spirit of the design and the 41st oklahoma legislature voted to rectify this. The large white star was first used on texas flags in the 1830s during the battles between texas and mexico.
Utah state history, a division of the utah department of heritage and arts, serves the citizens of utah by helping to make history accessible, exciting, and. It is worth mentioning that state or territory of deseret was not recognized by the united states and that the utah territorial government was the entity sponsored by the u. Becoming a state in 1848, the united states gained control of utah from mexico as a result of the mexicanamerican war. The colors represent bravery red, purity white, and loyalty blue. In 1988, the oklahoma state legislature again addressed the design of the state flag.
Nonetheless, the majority of the states flags share the same design pattern consisting of the state seal superimposed on a monochrome background, commonly a shade of blue. Whether you call it history, festivals, or events, theres plenty to do in utah. It also maintained the highest birth rate, with 86. They may have symbols on them you never thought about, but tell a story. She sponsored a resolution in 2011 that was passed admonishing flag manufacturers to make the utah state flag in accordance with existing state law and the flag s history. The utah state historical society, universities, and public libraries often have good. Our utah state aggies flag measures 3x5 feet in size, has quadruplestitched fly ends, is made of durable polyester, and has two metal grommets for attaching to your flagpole. Book features 23 illustrations of different natural places in utah using mixed mediums to create a dreamlike, imaginative world. Utah deserves a state flag that reflect its beauty. Here is a video teaching the meaning behind every u. Utah s flag was wrong for decades by james breig rudyard kipling. The original utah state flag was adopted by the state legislature in 1896 and. The flag only flew until july 9, 1846 when it was learned that mexico and the united states were already at war.
Utah was the 45th state to enter the united states january 4, 1896. The flags basic design uses the seal of utah which was adopted by the state legislature on april 3, 1896. Two dates are part of the state seal thats on the flag. The screen printed usu logos are officially licensed and approved by utah state university and are viewable from both sides with the opposite side being a reverse image. A description of the great seal of the state of utah is found in the utah code, title 67, chapter 01a, section 671a8. After the establishment of the utah territory, the latterday saints did not relinquish the idea of a state of deseret. Utah state aggies usu big blue university large college flag. The utah state flag, as we know it, was made the official flag of utah when. In 1903, the utah state society daughters of the revolution presented a state flag to governor heber m. Fill out the online form and have the utah travel guide, the ski utah winter vacation planner, and a utah state map sent directly to you. The constitution was adopted november 5, 1895, by a vote of 31,305 to 7,607. The utah state flag, as we know it today, was made the official flag of utah when gov.
In the center of the seal is a beehive, the state emblem, with a sego lily growing on either side. In 2011, the state shield on the flag was officially returned to its original design and colors, and the flag and its symbols once again appeared as they were when first. Above and below the beehive are the words industry and utah. The official state flag of texas, called the lone star flag, was adopted in 1845 when texas became the 28th state of the united states. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints wanted to join the united states as the state of deseret, but instead the land became the utah territory. Soon after, the bear flag was replaced with the american flag.
Utah state library division a division of the department of. Since yesterday, march 9, 2011, the state of utah has a new flag. Utah state flag on a blue field, appears the state seal. Jun 11, 2019 you might notice that there are two years printed on the state flag of utah1896, which refers to the year that utah became a state, and 1847, they year the mormons first settled in utah, according to the utah state library. By linda thatcher a librarian at the utah state historical society. A russian wolfhound or borzoi is the trademark of book publisher alfred a.
Utah was settled by mormons and was made a territory in 1847. It was adopted as the state flag by the state legislature in. The most amazing fact about every state flag best life. Utah s flag features the state seal against a field of blue. Utah state library division a division of the department. Utah state information links symbols capital constitution. Complete history of utah in encyclopedia form consisting of 575 articles and over 200 historic photographs.
As of 2018 utah has a population of approximately 3,216,857, utah ranks as the 30th most populous state in the united states. The seal was designed by artist harry edwards, and has similarities with the seal of the utah territory. A national flag shows that utah supports the united states. United states a significant detail given the mormon settlers colorful history. A map of the state at the back of the book will help you locate and explore these places on your own time as well. Hay is utah s largest crop, grown to feed beef and dairy cattle. It replaced a previous, albeit rather similar flag that had been in use since 19. Sarina ehrgott october 23, 2018 dha employee intranet. History and culture california state symbols california. Originally published by the university of utah press. Due to covid19, the utah state library is open remotely. Utah state symbols and emblems complete list of utah state. The red, white, and blue of the state flag of texas represent bravery, purity and loyalty. The original state flag was presented to governor heber m.
Interactive learning games and printables about utah and utah symbols. In 2010, utah had the youngest population in the u. The state s first flag was created in march 1903 to be used at the louisiana purchase exposition in st. Potted flowers and ornamental shrubs are also part of utah s farm economy. Utah is a unique state, often recognized for being the land of mormons, green jello, great skiing, fry sauce and national parks. The most recently adopted state flag is the flag of utah, which was updated on february 16, 2011 to fix incorrectly located text. Without looking at the picture, name three things pictured in the state seal on utahs flag.
On march 9, 1911, utah adopted a flag proposed by the local chapter of the daughters of the american revolution dar. List of state flags state symbols usa skip to main content. The deseret state when the mormons first came to the territory, they named the area the state of deseret, a reference to the honeybee in the book of mormon. Each member had donated one dollar to pay for the flag. The flag s basic design uses the seal of utah which was adopted by the state legislature on april 3, 1896. The wheat, barley and corn crops are also important. The state of utah an introduction to the beehive state. State flag the utah state flag, as we know it, was made the official flag of utah when governor william spry signed house joint resolution 1 in 19. List of 50 state flags of the united states of america. Mountains, high plateaus and deserts form most of utahs landscape. In 19, the seal was changed to a full color design in a thin gold circle. Governor william spry updated it in 19 after red, yellow, green. The states first flag was created in march 1903 to be used at the louisiana purchase exposition in st.
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