The flag of Jacksonville, Florida, is divided into 2 parts. On the top part are golden rays, and a brown silhouette of man riding a horse. On the bottom part is an orange backdrop, with the map of Duval County under the text that reads "CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA".
Symbolism[]
The golden rays represent both the sunshine in Florida, and a bright future for the city. The brown silhouette depicts Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States. The map of Duval County is where Jacksonville is located. And the orange on the bottom part of the flag not only represents the sunshine again, but also the oranges.
2004 NAVA survey[]
The flag scored 5.03 / 38th out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA survey, behind New York City, and above Birmingham.
Former flag (1914-1976)[]
The former flag of Jacksonville is a white background with a green pennon with the city's name in white, entering a gateway, and in front of two poinsettias with green foliage, all in the center. On the bottom-hoist is a red and black version of the city's seal. It was adopted on January 21, 1914, designed by Edmund Jackson, and lasted until 1976. The council considered that flag outdated.
