The flag of Terre Haute, Indiana, is a dark blue background with a gold Scandinavian cross fimbriated in white. Inside the Scandinavian cross is a gold disc with a white sycamore leaf surrounded by 19 white five-pointed stars arranged in a circle.
Symbolism[]
The sycamore leaf symbolizes the sycamore trees that grow along the Wabash River that Terre Haute is known for. The intersecting lines represent the city's status as the Crossroads of America and the 19 stars represent the placement in Indiana as the 19th state. The gold and blue mimic Indiana's colors but the blue also represents the Wabash River while the gold represents quality, wealth, and good fortunes. The white color represents hope, openness, and new beginnings which everyone all wish for the community.[1]
Flag colors[]
| Color | Color Name | HEX RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Pantone 072C | #000f5d | |
| Pantone 109C | #d59f0f | |
| White | #ffffff |
Former flag[]
The former flag of Terre Haute, Indiana, is a white background with the city's seal in the center.[2] Its adoption date is unknown, and it was relinquished on June 6, 2024.
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