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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
![]() Pennsylvania State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Pennsylvania's official flag was adopted in 1907. The flag has a deep blue background. In the center are two harnessed draft horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow, and 3 sheaves of wheat. Above is a bald eagle. Below are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that reads,"VIRTUE, LIBERTY, AND INDEPENDENCE." State Capital: Harrisburg Largest City: Philadelphia Entered Union: December 12, 1787 Status: Pennsylvania was the 2nd state in the USA and the 33rd biggest state State Flower: Mountain laurel State Tree: Eastern hemlock State Bird: Ruffed grouse State Song: Pennsylvania, lyrics by Eddie Khoury, music by Ronnie Bonner State Nickname: Keystone State State Motto: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence" Bordering States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio Origin of the Name: This state was named to honor Admiral William Penn and his son, William Penn, Pennsylvania's founder. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart |
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