#1157 · historical

Florida Provisional 1861

Provisional flag used by Florida in 1861, showing thirteen red and white horizontal stripes with a blue canton bearing a single white star.

Remix

Colours3

Crimson#BF0A30 · 43%
White#FFFFFF · 42%
Navy#002868 · 16%

More red, white and blue flags

Traits

Layout: Canton
Pattern: Multistripe
Symbols: Star
Emblem: Canton
Text: None

Details

Catalogue: #1157
Favorites: 1
Added: Jul 1, 2025
Image source: commons.wikimedia.org

History

This provisional flag was used by Florida in 1861 after secession from the United States. Ordered by Colonel William H. Chase, it copied the Republic of Texas Navy's Lone Star ensign, with thirteen red and white stripes and a blue canton bearing a single white star. It was raised over the Pensacola Navy Yard and other seized forts and remained in use for about eight months until Florida adopted a different state flag in September 1861.