Vermont State Flag

Annin Nyl-Glo Vermont 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 Vermont state flags.

Our rugged SpectraPro 2-ply polyester Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont State Flag

Early versions of the Vermont state flag looked nothing like the current State flag, but a lot like the United States flag.

Vermont was admitted to the Union as the fourteenth state in 1791 and Kentucky joined the following year. Two years later, the U.S. Congress adopted a new flag with fifteen stripes that we know of as the Star Spangled Banner today. In 1903, when Tennessee and Ohio joined the Union, Vermont was planning their first State flag. Anticipating the addition of two more stripes to the National flag, Vermont designed a State flag with seventeen stripes and the word, "VERMONT" in upper case letters across the top.

But in 1817, the U.S. Congress, realizing that it had become impractical to continue to add stripes, reverted back to a 13-stripe flag. Vermont decided at that time to redesign it's own flag and in 1838, adopted a flag with 13 stripes and a single white star, within which was the Vermont Coat of Arms, in the blue canton. Finally, in 1919, Vermont adopted as their third State flag, a design that had been used by military regiments for some time, consisting of the State Coat of Arms on a blue field.