Flag of Maine (1901–1909) - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of the U.S. state of Maine from 1901 to 1909 was the first official flag to be used to represent the state other than its militia; it was later replaced by a more standard military-style flag in 1909.
Flag of Maine - Wikipedia
WEBOriginally, the 1901 Maine flag consisted of a green pine tree, a Native America-derived symbol of New England and freedom, in the center, with a blue "North Star", all on a buff-colored background. [3] [4] The Maine legislature approved the current flag of Maine on February 24, 1909. [5]
Maine Flags Prior To 1909 (U.S.)
WEBJul 6, 2013 · As Maine citizens gear up for the State Bicentennial in 2020, there has been a decided grass-roots uptick of interest in the 1901-1909 Maine State Flag (buff bearing a green or green and brown pine tree and a blue star in the canton).
About the Original Maine Flag
WEBOur take on the original Maine flag design, free for anyone to use. Maine became a state in 1820, but it wasn’t until 1901 that it got its first official flag: a green pine tree and blue star on a buff, or tan, colored field.
Flag of Maine | Meaning, Symbols & History | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · A flag design consisting of a pine tree and the North Star on a buff (light tan) background was adopted on March 21, 1901. The star was an appropriate symbol, as Maine was the northernmost state for many years. The …
Maine State Flag: The Current Version Versus The ... - Maine Public
WEBMar 4, 2021 · There is a movement to change the Maine state flag from the current flag, with its blue background and state seal, to the pre-1909 flag, featuring a simple pine tree and star. We’ll discuss some of the flag’s history, and how the original design has become marketable as part of the Maine brand.
Unfurling the facts in the 1901 Maine state flag debate - Press Herald
WEBAug 13, 2023 · There are two basic versions of the 1901 flag: one with a stylized pine tree modeled after Maine’s official maritime flag issued in 1939, and one featuring a more natural depiction of a pine tree...
Maine’s Original State Flag: A Comeback Story - Gettysburg Flag …
WEBOct 23, 2018 · Maine’s original state flag was adopted in 1901, and featured a pine tree and a blue north star on a cream colored background. The flag was likely created by marine committees who were interested in a state flag that would be …
Maine’s Once Forgotten Original State Flag Is Making A …
WEBFeb 13, 2018 · PORTLAND, Maine — In 1901, Maine adopted its first official state flag. It featured a white pine tree and a blue north star set on a plain, buff background. The banner was unique, unlike any other flag in the world.
State of Maine flag design, 1901 - Page 1 of 8 - Maine Memory …
WEBThe official Maine State flag adopted in 1820 featured the state seal centered on a field of blue. States and countries often sanction multiple flag options, and in 1901, the Maine Legislature adopted this updated and simplified flag.