Brief History of the Florida State Flag

The current flag of Florida was adopted in 1900. It is the third official flag of Florida and features a red cross of St. George, a white background, and the state seal in the center. The red cross of St. George was used by Spanish soldiers in Florida during the 1560s, and it is also a symbol of England, the country that controlled Florida prior to Spain.

The current flag of Florida features a red cross of St. George, a white background, and the state seal in the center. The red cross of St. George was used by Spanish soldiers in Florida during the 1560s, and it is also a symbol of England, the country that controlled Florida prior to Spain.

The first official flag of Florida was adopted in 1868 and featured a white background with a red saltire cross. This flag was based on the Confederate Battle Flag and was used until 1900 when it was replaced by the current flag.

The second official flag of Florida was adopted in 1885 and featured the state seal on a white background. This flag was used until 1900 when it was replaced by the current flag.

The current flag of Florida was adopted in 1900 and is the third official flag of the state. It features a red cross of St. George, a white background, and the state seal in the center. The red cross of St. George was used by Spanish soldiers in Florida during the 1560s, and it is also a symbol of England, the country that controlled Florida prior to Spain.