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@rustbeltbabey what makes you think this version of the flag isn’t correct? because i’ve seen the flag you’re alluding to—it’s the one on wikipedia, and thus the image people grab to print on fake flags to sell on amazon—but when i look at the image history, it’s created by a user who makes digital, web-friendly vectors of flags. the source for the image is linked to crwflags, which is where i got the beautiful painted version of the flag. and, nowhere on crwflags is the vector flag. it’s pictured here:
wikipedia site for this file: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Cecil_County,_Maryland.png
crwflags site for cecil maryland: https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-md-ce.html
Btw I’m not trying to say you’re wrong! Id love to know if you’ve seen this flag flying anywhere, or if you know something i don’t!
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THIS IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP'S FINAL ROUND!
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Cecil County MD
The flag is red and white, divided vertically, with the red next to the hoist, and the white portion in the fly. On the white portion is a representation of the county seal. The flag was designed by B. B. Martin, near Elkton, and was adopted as the winning entry in a county-wide contest sponsored by the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce.
Bob Barnes (reference archivist at Maryland State Archives), 1998
Mercer County OH
On April 4, 2002, the County Commissioners adopted this official county flag for the first time in its history. The celebration of Ohio's 200th Birthday was the catalyst for the endeavor. Over thirty designs were received from students, residents and workers of Mercer County. The commissioners accepted the flag created by a group of nine individuals employed by Fanning/Howey Associates located in Celina, the county seat.
The flag is colorful, yet simple, and clearly represents the pride of the community. Agriculture is represented by a silhouette of an 1800's style barn. Three amber bands across the bottom represent the different colors of crops as they ripen and are ready for harvest. The lighthouse signifies Grand Lake, the largest man-made lake in Ohio. Beams radiating from the lighthouse stand for all six Mercer County schools: red for St. Henry, orange for Coldwater, gold for Parkway, green for Celina, blue for Marion Local, and purple for Fort Recovery.
The flag committee added one final touch to the design. The foundation of the lighthouse was modified to have fourteen stone blocks. Each block represents one of the townships. The county was named after General Hugh Mercer of the Revolutionary War.
The Ohio Channel
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I wish I found out about this blog earlier, I’m excited for the finals!
im excited too :) & dont worry about feeling like you missed out, I will be doing alllll sorts of more county-based brackets after this one ends!
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Cecil County MD
The flag is red and white, divided vertically, with the red next to the hoist, and the white portion in the fly. On the white portion is a representation of the county seal. The flag was designed by B. B. Martin, near Elkton, and was adopted as the winning entry in a county-wide contest sponsored by the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce.
Bob Barnes (reference archivist at Maryland State Archives), 1998
Searcy County AR
Posted on Wikipedia in 2022 by editor WeaponizingArchitecture (who creates clean digital recreations of official flags). Listed as "original work" and unverified as official flag, but no one has refuted it. Searcy County has a population of 7,828 as of the 2020 census.
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Jefferson Parish LA
The new flag design incorporates the Brown Pelican and the Huey P. Long Bridge, in an enclosure resembling a sunset over the water. The pelican represents strength, nobility and beauty, while the bridge is a physical and iconic representation of the connection between the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. The pelican is perched on the edge of the enclosure which is representative of the steadfast and resilient nature of the people of Jefferson Parish. It is looking to the right indicating forward progress and the future.
Jefferson Parish, 2021
Mercer County OH
On April 4, 2002, the County Commissioners adopted this official county flag for the first time in its history. The celebration of Ohio's 200th Birthday was the catalyst for the endeavor. Over thirty designs were received from students, residents and workers of Mercer County. The commissioners accepted the flag created by a group of nine individuals employed by Fanning/Howey Associates located in Celina, the county seat.
The flag is colorful, yet simple, and clearly represents the pride of the community. Agriculture is represented by a silhouette of an 1800's style barn. Three amber bands across the bottom represent the different colors of crops as they ripen and are ready for harvest. The lighthouse signifies Grand Lake, the largest man-made lake in Ohio. Beams radiating from the lighthouse stand for all six Mercer County schools: red for St. Henry, orange for Coldwater, gold for Parkway, green for Celina, blue for Marion Local, and purple for Fort Recovery.
The flag committee added one final touch to the design. The foundation of the lighthouse was modified to have fourteen stone blocks. Each block represents one of the townships. The county was named after General Hugh Mercer of the Revolutionary War.
The Ohio Channel
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Goliad County TX
While Goliad County does not have an official flag, both the City and the County of Goliad have traditionally flown the "Bloody Arm" flag of the Texas Revolution. This flag is white and bears as its charge a human arm severed at the shoulder, with a long sword clenched in its hand, all in red. The flag signifies that Texans would sooner lose an arm than live under tyranny and was initially hoisted in Goliad following the first Texas Declaration of Independence on 20 December 1835.
CRW Flags, 2006
Searcy County AR
Posted on Wikipedia in 2022 by editor WeaponizingArchitecture (who creates clean digital recreations of official flags). Listed as "original work" and unverified as official flag, but no one has refuted it. Searcy County has a population of 7,828 as of the 2020 census.
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Big Horn County WY
The flag to represent this county is self-explanatory.
CRW Flags
Cecil County MD
The flag is red and white, divided vertically, with the red next to the hoist, and the white portion in the fly. On the white portion is a representation of the county seal. The flag was designed by B. B. Martin, near Elkton, and was adopted as the winning entry in a county-wide contest sponsored by the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce.
Bob Barnes (reference archivist at Maryland State Archives), 1998
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Jefferson Parish LA
The new flag design incorporates the Brown Pelican and the Huey P. Long Bridge, in an enclosure resembling a sunset over the water. The pelican represents strength, nobility and beauty, while the bridge is a physical and iconic representation of the connection between the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. The pelican is perched on the edge of the enclosure which is representative of the steadfast and resilient nature of the people of Jefferson Parish. It is looking to the right indicating forward progress and the future.
Jefferson Parish, 2021
Tyrrell County NC
A white flag with the seal centered
CRW Flags
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Frederick County MD
Designed by Marc DeOcampo, who lives in the county, “Frederick, the Crossroads of Maryland” incorporates the red, yellow, black, and white of the state flag into shapes that intersect to form a crossroad pattern.
“I am thankful for the unexpected honor to have my flag design selected to symbolize our County. I never imagined spending an enjoyable afternoon designing flags with my teenage son would turn into a meaningful reflection of Frederick County as the crossroads of Maryland,” DeOcampo said after finding out he had the winning design.
DC News Now, 2023
Mercer County OH
On April 4, 2002, the County Commissioners adopted this official county flag for the first time in its history. The celebration of Ohio's 200th Birthday was the catalyst for the endeavor. Over thirty designs were received from students, residents and workers of Mercer County. The commissioners accepted the flag created by a group of nine individuals employed by Fanning/Howey Associates located in Celina, the county seat.
The flag is colorful, yet simple, and clearly represents the pride of the community. Agriculture is represented by a silhouette of an 1800's style barn. Three amber bands across the bottom represent the different colors of crops as they ripen and are ready for harvest. The lighthouse signifies Grand Lake, the largest man-made lake in Ohio. Beams radiating from the lighthouse stand for all six Mercer County schools: red for St. Henry, orange for Coldwater, gold for Parkway, green for Celina, blue for Marion Local, and purple for Fort Recovery.
The flag committee added one final touch to the design. The foundation of the lighthouse was modified to have fourteen stone blocks. Each block represents one of the townships. The county was named after General Hugh Mercer of the Revolutionary War.
The Ohio Channel
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Congratulations to the final 8 counties!!
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