Flag of Utah

Colors

Meaning & Symbolism

The dark blue flag shows the state seal with a beehive (symbol of industry), the date 1847 (arrival of Mormon pioneers) and 1896 (year of admission).

History

Design updated in 2024 to modernize the flag, although the previous one from 1913 can still be used until 2027.

Curiosities

The beehive represents the state motto "Industry." Utah is nicknamed "The Beehive State" for the industriousness of its early settlers.

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