First explored for France by Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, in 1679-1680, the region figured importantly in the Franco-British struggle for North America that culminated with British victory in 1763. George Rogers Clark led American forces against the British in the area during theRevolutionary War and, prior to becoming a state, Indiana was the scene of frequent Indian uprisings until the victories of Gen.
Settlers from the British colonies on the American east coast began migrating west in the mid-1700s, seeking farmland. The American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America brought more demand for the lands of the west.
After the American Revolution, the lands of Indiana were open to U.S. settlers. The influx of white immigrants brought increased war with the Native American tribes. The conflicts continued until the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe, which was won by General, and future president, William Henry Harrison. With a name that is generally thought to mean “land of the Indians,†Indiana was admitted on Dec. 11, 1816, as the 19th state of the union.
The blue and gold state flag of Indiana was adopted by the 1917 General Assembly as part of the 1916 Indiana centennial celebration. The original legislation described the flag as the state "banner" (the name was changed to "flag" by the 1955 General Assembly). The winning design (by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana) was selected during a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The winner of the competition was promised to be rewarded with a cash prize of $100. Initially, it was known as the state banner but later the General Assembly of 1955, altered its name as the flag. The only addition that the Assembly made was the introduction of the name “Indianaâ€.
"The field of the flag shall be blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars shall be arranged in an outer circle, representing the thirteen original states; five stars shall be arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, appreciably larger than the others and representing Indiana shall be placed above the flame of the torch." Indiana's natural heritage has benefited from private and public attention over the years. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Indiana Flag for the future.
Settlers from the British colonies on the American east coast began migrating west in the mid-1700s, seeking farmland. The American Revolution and the formation of the United States of America brought more demand for the lands of the west.
After the American Revolution, the lands of Indiana were open to U.S. settlers. The influx of white immigrants brought increased war with the Native American tribes. The conflicts continued until the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe, which was won by General, and future president, William Henry Harrison. With a name that is generally thought to mean “land of the Indians,†Indiana was admitted on Dec. 11, 1816, as the 19th state of the union.
The blue and gold state flag of Indiana was adopted by the 1917 General Assembly as part of the 1916 Indiana centennial celebration. The original legislation described the flag as the state "banner" (the name was changed to "flag" by the 1955 General Assembly). The winning design (by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana) was selected during a competition sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The winner of the competition was promised to be rewarded with a cash prize of $100. Initially, it was known as the state banner but later the General Assembly of 1955, altered its name as the flag. The only addition that the Assembly made was the introduction of the name “Indianaâ€.
"The field of the flag shall be blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars shall be arranged in an outer circle, representing the thirteen original states; five stars shall be arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, appreciably larger than the others and representing Indiana shall be placed above the flame of the torch." Indiana's natural heritage has benefited from private and public attention over the years. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Indiana Flag for the future.
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