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Maine State Flag

A flag is often an amalgam of anecdotes that tell the history of a state.

You will find below the description and explanation for the symbols of the flag of Maine.

The flag of Maine was adopted June 16, 1909. It consists of a blue background, which must be identical to that used on the flag of United States. On this background is drawn the seal of the State. Under the latter a light blue headband appears with the name of the state. The seal of Maine is a momentum that is lying under a pine tree. Pine is the official tree of the State of Maine. Each side of the shield are drawn two characters, a farmer (left) and marine (right). These two characters symbolize the strong farming and fishing tardition in Maine, which was its main resource for very long. Above the shield appears a polar star, quite rare on the U.S. states’ flags, and the state motto on a red headband : "Dirigo", "I lead." Maine has joined the United States on 4 July 1820. Maine is known as the "Pine tree state", and its capital is Augusta.

On this website, you can download the Mainer flag in different sizes.

All Maine's flags are available in 4 different resolutions to best suit your purposes (S, M, L, XL). Click on the flag to access the download page.

Custom designs for the Maine's flag