Mississippi State Flag

Mississippi State Flag

Just as "one size fits all" rarely fits anyone well, one flag material simply isn't the best choice for all environments. That's why we offer you a choice of materials for our commercial-grade outdoor Mississippi state flags.

Our rugged SpectraPro 2-ply polyester Mississippi state flags are made for us in the US by Valley Forge Flag and are designed for use in windier and drier climates.

Our durable Nyl-Glo nylon Mississippi state flags are made here in America by Annin & Co. and are the best choice for moderate wind and wetter environments. If in doubt, try Nyl-Glo—you'll get a super-durable flag plus it won't take as much out of your wallet.

If you want more detailed information about flag fabrics and construction, just look for the appropriate tab above.

A Short History of the Mississippi State Flag

Mississippi, like most other states, had no official state flag prior to the Civil War. When secession came, Mississippi briefly adopted a blue flag with a single white star that had been the flag of the Republic of Florida in the early part of the century and is now known as the Bonnie Blue. After only a week or two, the Sovereign republic of Mississippi officially adopted a new flag known as the Magnolia Flag which featured the depiction of a magnolia tree in the center and a blue canton with a single white star. The Magnolia Flag would remain as the official State flag for more than three decades.

The current design for the State flag of Mississippi, consisting of the Confederate Battle Flag in the canton and three horizontal red, white and blue stripes, passed the legislature in 1894. There was a failed attempt in 2001 to remove the Battle Flag from the canton and replace it with a circular "medallion" pattern of twenty stars, but the revisionists were stopped.