| What is the design of the Indiana state flag? |
| | The design is a dark blue field with gold images of a central torch surrounded by an outer circle of 13 stars. It has an inner semi circle of five stars, and a larger star (the 19th) at the top of the torch arched with the word 'Indiana' |
| What does the gold torch symbolize? |
| | The gold torch symbolizes the flame from which burns the Light of Knowledge and represents of the values of liberty and enlightenment |
| | The six rays emanating from the flame represent the spread of knowledge and the values of liberty and enlightenment |
| What do the stars symbolize? |
| | The 13 five-pointed stars in the outer circle represent the 13 original States. |
| | The inner semi-circle contains 5 stars that represent the five other States adopted into the Union before Indiana. |
| | The largest gold star (the 19th) above the torch represents Indiana |
| | There are a total of 19 gold stars that symbolize the number of states that had achieved statehood at this period in history |
| | According to the ancient laws of heraldry a star symbolizes honor, achievement and hope. |
| What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| | The color yellow or gold is a symbol of the sun, generosity and wealth |
| What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| | The ratio is 2:3 meaning it is 2 units tall for every 3 units wide. |
| Who designed the Indiana State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer was Paul Hadley |
| What is the history of the Indiana State Flag? |
| | It was designed to commemorate the state′s 1916 centennial anniversary |
| | The Indiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a contest to design the flag, with a prize of $100. There were more than 200 entries |
| | The winner was Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana |
| When was the Illinois State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | It was officially adopted October 21, 1917 |
| The Indiana flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |