Florida State Flag Replica

Object/Artifact

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Gulfport History Museum

Name/Title

Florida State Flag Replica

Entry/Object ID

2026.0.3

Description

A replica Florida state flag, a design which was used from 1861 to 1868. This replica features a colored design reconstructed from a written description.

Context

“After Florida seceded from the Union in January 1861, a number of unofficial flags flew over the state. The general assembly passed an act directing Governor Madison S. Perry to adopt "an appropriate device for a State flag which shall be distinctive in character." Six months later the governor had the secretary of state record the description of Florida's first official flag. Whether it was ever raised over the Capitol or in the field is unknown.” (Florida Department of State)

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Flag

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Organizational Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects