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Colorado
The "C" stands for: Colorado (meaning 'red' in Spanish), centennial (joining the union in 1876), and columbine (the state flower).
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Flag Adoption:
March 31, 1964
Symbols & Colors
- Gold: Abundant sunshine & gold
- White: Snow-capped mountains
- Blue: Clear, vast skies
- Red: Rich soil
Other Facts
The initial state flag was adopted in 1911, designed by Andrew Carlisle Johnson. However, the red and blue colors were not officially determined until 1929 and finally the size of the "C" was confirmed by the state General Assembly in 1964.