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Indiana
The Illinois flag was adopted in 1917 to celebrate the states centennial the year before.
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Flag Adoption:
May 31, 1917
Symbols & Colors
- Torch: Liberty & enlightenment
- Rays: Far-reaching influence
- 13 stars: Original 13 states
- 5 stars: Next 5 states
- Large star: 19th state
Other Facts
The collection of stars collectively count out Indiana's position as the 19th state to join the union. 13 for the original colonies and then 5 more for Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Louisiana.