Blue field with emblem in upper left corner featuring star, sagebrush, and banner.
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A cobalt field with a silver star, sage sprigs, and a banner reading “Battle Born.” Adopted during the Civil War, Nevada’s flag makes its very birth a point of pride. Simple, tough, frontier in spirit.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
silver star
Represents Nevada’s mining wealth.
sagebrush
State flower.
banner with ‘ Battle Born’
Commemorates admission during the Civil War.
Historical Timeline
1864
Nevada admitted as 36th state during Civil War.
1929
Modern design officially adopted.
Fascinating Facts
1
Nevada is nicknamed the Silver State for its mining history.
2
The motto ‘Battle Born’ emphasizes Civil War admission.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-8)
Explain symbolism of the silver star and ‘Battle Born.’
Relate sagebrush to Nevada’s desert ecology.
State Information
- Population
- 3,104,614
- Area
- 110,572
- Founded
- 1864-10-31
- Region
- West