Flag of Utah

Beehive Flag
Flag of Utah
The Beehive Flag
UseCivil and state flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagSmall vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flagReverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion3:5
AdoptedMarch 9, 2024; 8 months ago (2024-03-09)
DesignRectangle divided into three sections by two lines, with blue on top, white in the middle housing a blue hexagon outlined in gold with a gold beehive inside, a white five-pointed star below, and red at the bottom.
Historic State Flag
Proportion5:8
AdoptedJuly 25, 1913; 111 years ago (1913-07-25)
(Final iteration:
February 16, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-02-16)[1][2][3][4])
DesignA state coat of arms encircled in a golden circle with the number "1896" written in white text, on a field of dark navy blue.[5]

The Beehive Flag is the official flag of the U.S. state of Utah. It is a horizontal tricolor with irregular bands of blue, white, and red. The middle white band contains a blue hexagon outlined in gold. Within the hexagon lies a gold-colored beehive, and below it sits a five-pointed white star.[6]

The previous flag was re-designated as the "Historic State Flag" and retains co-official status in the state. It continues to fly year-round at the Utah Capitol, as well as on special occasions statewide. It can be flown at any time by private citizens.[7]

  1. ^ Dan Bammes (February 17, 2011). "Legislature: Fixing the Flag". KUER-FM. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  2. ^ "Utah State Flag Concurrent Resolution, 2011 General Session, State of Utah". Retrieved February 17, 2011.
  3. ^ Keith McCord (February 12, 2011). "Resolution aims to correct state flag goof". KSL-TV. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  4. ^ Dennis Romboy (March 9, 2011). "Utahns celebrate first State Flag Day". KSL-TV. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "Utah Code 63G-1-503 - Historic state flag". State of Utah. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Utah Code Section 63G-1-501". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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