Utah State Flags

History of the Utah State Flag

The current flag of Utah was adopted in 1911, and features the state seal on a blue field. The seal depicts a beehive, symbolizing industry and unity, with the state's motto "Industry" above it and the date "1896," the year Utah became a state, below it. Surrounding the seal are symbols representing the state's natural resources, including a sego lily (Utah's state flower), a bald eagle, and fruit trees. The flag also includes the state's name and the year it joined the Union. Prior to 1911, Utah had several different flags, but none were officially adopted as the state flag.