Flag of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, Ohio
Use Civil flag
Adopted 1940

The flag of Cincinnati, is the municipal banner of the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. The chosen design is the result of a winning entry in an 1895 contest and the flag was formally adopted in 1940.[1]

Symbolism

The blue waves represent the Ohio River that the city sits along. The red "C" in the center represents Cincinnati and a red buckeye leaf sits atop the letter to symbolize the State of Ohio. The center of the C features most of the Seal of Cincinnati. Included are the winged rod (commerce), serpents (wisdom), scales (justice), and a sword (authority and power). The phrase on the flag, "Juncta Juvant", is Latin for "Unity Assists".[2]

Vexillology

In a 2004 poll on the North American Vexillological Association website, Cincinnati’s flag was voted the 22nd best design among United States city flags, and the best city flag in Ohio.[3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ Flagpole | Fountain Square – Cincinnati Ohio
  2. ↑ Flagpole | Fountain Square – Cincinnati Ohio
  3. ↑ "Washington, D.C. Tops American City Flags Survey", North American Vexillological Association press release, 2 October 2004
  4. ↑ Queen City's grand old flag best in Ohio; Louisville is tops in Ky
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