What does the symbol on the Colorado flag mean?
What does the symbol on the Colorado flag mean?
The blue of the stripes represent those gorgeous Colorado skies, and the white signifies the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The golden circle stands for our bright, Colorado sunshine, and the red “C” that it’s wrapped in signifies the red rocks and earth that are so iconic to our state.
When did Colorado change their flag?
On April 25, 1911, a mere five months after the D.A.R. ladies met on Lafayette Street, the Colorado State Senate passed Senate Bill No. 118, designating Colorado’s official new flag.
Is the Colorado flag changing?
Colorado has a new, more colorful state logo. Gov. Jared Polis unveiled the image, modeled on the design of the state flag, to reporters Tuesday at the state Capitol. Polis said the new image better represents the whole state and will be phased into use as materials with the old logo need to be replaced.
How was the Colorado flag designed?
In 1910, not knowing the state adopted a flag at all, a Colorado chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution called for submissions for a flag design. The winning submission was designed by Andrew Carlisle Carson. This (second) flag was officially adopted June 5, 1911.
How did Colorado get its nickname?
Colorado has been nicknamed the “Centennial State” because it became a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Colorado also is called “Colorful Colorado,” presumably because of the magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers, and plains.
What is Colorado’s state reptile?
Western painted turtle
State reptiles
| State | State reptile | Year adopted |
|---|---|---|
| California | Desert tortoise (state reptile) | 1972 |
| California | Leatherback sea turtle (state marine reptile) | 2012 |
| Colorado | Western painted turtle | 2008 |
| Florida | American alligator (state reptile) | 1987 |
What is Colorado’s state butterfly?
Colorado Hairstreak
The Colorado Senate Bill 96-122 was passed and in 1996 and Colorado became the 37th state to officially declare a state insect – Hypauurotis chrysalis, the Colorado Hairstreak. The Colorado Hairstreak is a montane butterfly, typically found in hills and canyons between 6500 and 9000 feet.
