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Flags Mart Posting Page
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
 Virginia State Flag Size: 3'x5' most popular size Virginia's official state flag was adopted in 1861. The flag has a deep blue background with a white circle in the center. In the center are the words "VIRGINIA," and "SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS" (Latin for "thus always to tyrants"). Depicting the state's motto on the flag is the goddess Virtue (who is holding a sword and a spear), who has defeated a tyrant, who is lying on the ground, and is holding a chain and a scourge (a whip). Nearby is the tyrant's fallen crown. Virtue symbolizes Virginia and the tyrant symbolizes Britain. Red Virginia creepers and green leaves surround the scene. A white silk fringe is on the edge farthest from the flagstaff State Capital: Richmond Largest City: Virginia Beach Entered Union: June 25, 1788 Status: Virginia was the 10th state in the USA and the 35th biggest state State Flower: American dogwood State Tree: American dogwood State Bird: Cardinal State Song: Carry Me Back to Old Virginia State Nickname: Old Dominion State Motto: "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus Always to Tyrants) Bordering States: Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia Origin of the Name: Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584. Related topics US State Flags America Flag Canada Flag Rebel Flag Historical Flag by: Flags Mart 
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