Arizona Flags

Full History of the Arizona State Flag
 

In 1910, the rifle team's captain was Colonel Charles Wilfred Harris of the Arizona National Guard. Arizona was the only team without any sort of team emblem during the rifle competition at Camp Perry, Ohio. The rifle team banner, which became the Arizona State Flag in 1917, was mostly the work of Colonel Harris. Arizona's state color is blue and gold. Coronado's expedition to the Seven Cities of Cibola in 1540 carried the colors red and gold. The color is the same shade of "liberty blue" as the field of stars on the American flag. The sun's rays looked suitable because Arizona is a western state. The original "thirteen colonies" are represented by thirteen rays. Arizona is the country's top copper producer, as indicated by the enormous copper star.
 

Colonel Harris is credited with designing the Rifle Team flag, although numerous people, including Rachael Berry, the first elected female State Representative in Arizona, appear to have contributed to the establishment of the state's first official flag. Col. Harris, the Arizona Adjutant General and commander of the Arizona National Guard, collaborated with W. R. Stewart of Mesa. As president of the Mesa Rifle Team, Stewart felt forced to create a competing flag. According to reports, Stewart's wife Mae used a sketch he had drawn on the back of an envelope to sew the first flag for competition. First U.S. Senator from Arizona, Carl Hayden Representative, according to reports, collaborated with Colonel Harris to create the first state flag, and his wife Nan Hayden was in charge of putting it together.
 

Its creation, design, and production most certainly involved additional people. The Stewart and Harris version of the competition flag got its copper color after Stewart accidentally dropped some copper dye and white cloth into boiling water. Most official sources (including official state documents) credit the Spanish flag and the influence of early Arizona explorers like the conquistadores Cabeza de Vaca and Coronado as the inspiration for the colors. Some sources assert that the rising sun of the earlier proposals was thought to resemble the Japanese flag and was therefore changed to the present star. However, the current Spanish flag, which is of much more modern form, was never used by these early explorers (1785).
 

On February 27, 1917, the 3rd Arizona Legislature approved the flag. Without Governor Thomas Campbell's signature, it became a law. The governor chose not to act on the law, although he did not formally explain why.
 

The Arizona flag was ranked sixth out of 72 North American flags for overall design excellence in a 2001 survey by the North American Vexillological Association, which named it one of the "10 greatest flags on the continent."

Facts About the Arizona Flag
 

• The bill establishing the Arizona flag was approved without the governor's signature.
  
  The governor refused to sign the legislation making the Arizona flag official, and he provided no official justification for his decision. In the end, it didn't matter because the flag was proclaimed official in 1917 when Arizona's third legislature enacted the statute.
  
  
• The "liberty blue" of the Arizona flag is the same blue as that of the American flag.
  
  Arizona made the decision to adopt the same shade of blue as the American flag's lower half as a nod to that country's flag.
  
  
• The Arizona Rifle Team first designed the state flag for Arizona.
  
  The Arizona rifle team, a fairly specialized group of people, was the original target audience for the flag. The inaugural Arizona flag was designed when this rifle squad started competing to fly in place of the official state flag. As a result of its popularity, Arizona eventually accepted their design as its official flag.  
  
  
• The star's copper hue was produced in an intriguing manner.
  
  A designer's illogical attempt gave the star its distinctive copper tint. According to the legend, the star's copper tint was created when one of the designers dropped some white fabric and copper dye into boiling water.
   

FAQ About the State of Arizona
 

What is the state of Arizona known for?
 

Arizona is well-known for its saguaro cactus, the Grand Canyon, Sedona's red rocks, the Hoover Dam, and its hot, dry desert climate.
 

What food is famous in Arizona?
 

Fry bread: Fry bread first appeared in 1864, during the Navajos' 300-mile "Long Walk" from Arizona to a reservation in New Mexico. Due to a lack of supplies, the Navajo made dough from flour, water, salt, and baking powder and fried it in fat. Since then, various tribes have adapted the recipe, and nowadays, this fluffy bread is typically topped with beans, pork, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream, or it serves as the shell for taco ingredients. 

Chimichanga: The chimichanga, also called a "chimi," is a sizable burrito that has been deep-fried and is topped with scoops of sour cream and guacamole. According to legend, Monica Flin, the originator of Tucson's El Charro Café, came up with the chimichanga, also known as a "thingamajig," in the early 1920s after a burro accidentally fell into the deep fryer she was using. To get your chimi covered with cheese and red enchilada sauce, request that it be served "enchilada style." 

Route 66 Beer: In Flagstaff, raise a glass of beer in honor of the famed Route 66. The "adventurousness and innovative spirit" of the route, according to Mother Road Brewing, served as the basis for their selection of beers with a travel motif. While the Limited Visibility hazy IPA features a vibrant illustration of the Blue Swallow Motel, another iconic Route 66 landmark in New Mexico, the Tower Station hoppy IPA's label features a convertible zooming past the frequently photographed Tower Station and U-Drop Inn on Route 66 in Shamrock, Texas. And naturally, the brewery's taproom in Flagstaff is next to the Mother Road.
 

What is the climate of Arizona like?
 

A third of Arizona is desert, around half is semiarid, and the remaining two thirds are humid. The majority of winter visitors and new residents are drawn to the Basin and Range region due to its arid and semiarid subtropical climate.
 

What Arizona Flags do we Offer?
 

We are pleased to honor high-quality Arizona flags for indoor use, outdoor use, and even Arizona flag sets! This way, you can be sure to be prepared for wherever you choose to display your Arizona state flag.
  

Our indoor Arizona flags are constructed from robust, exquisitely woven nylon that is both lightweight and durable. Our proprietary Beacon® nylon is used in our indoor Arizona flags, which are among the most functional flags on the market. The excellent, reinforced stitching on these flags avoids fraying. Additionally, our indoor Arizona flags are stain-resistant.
 

Our Arizona outdoor flags blend adaptability and usefulness. These flags have exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and adaptability. To suit your geographical needs, outdoor Arizona flags are offered in two distinct all-weather fabrics and a range of sizes. Arizona outdoor flags are made from two fabrics that are exclusive to Carrot Top: Patriarch® polyester and Beacon® nylon. The strong 2-ply polyester that makes up our Patriarch® polyester Arizona flags has been expertly woven to have the look and feel of cotton. These flags are made for harsh temperatures and winds and have unrivaled strength.
 

With the help of our Arizona state flag sets, you can design the most eminent appearance to celebrate the state of Arizona. Our Arizona flag and flagpole sets can either complement your current preferences or assist you in developing a fresh new look. With our Arizona flag sets, you can select a traditional Jointed Oak-finished flagpole or one of our majestic telescopic poles in gold, chrome, or wood grain.

Our Arizona Flags are Made in the USA!
 

Offering American and Arizona state flags that are Made in the USA is something we are very proud of. By purchasing goods created in the United States, where labor laws guarantee safe working conditions, you can directly promote American independence and assure safer and more equal working circumstances. 

Let Carrot-Top Team Help You!

We at Carrot-Top take great pride in having sold flags for more than 40 years. Any of our Customer Care Representatives will be happy to help you place an order for an Arizona state flag, an American flag, a flagpole, any of our personalized goods, or even one of our military flags if you get in touch with us right away. To make sure you acquire the correct size flag for your display, please read our in-depth flag buying guide as well.