Blue field with state seal showing ship encircled by laurel and stars.
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On blue, the state seal with frigate Raleigh encircled by laurel leaves and nine stars. The ship recalls New Hampshire’s naval history, the laurel victory, the stars its place as ninth to join the Union. A maritime emblem on landlocked cloth.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
U S S Raleigh
One of the first ships of the Continental Navy.
laurel wreath and stars
Symbolize honor and New Hampshire as one of the first 13 states.
Historical Timeline
1788
New Hampshire ratified the Constitution as the 9th state.
1909
Official flag adopted.
Fascinating Facts
1
USS Raleigh was built in Portsmouth in 1776.
2
The laurel wreath and stars emphasize New Hampshire’s Revolutionary War contributions.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-12)
Explain significance of USS Raleigh.
Identify Revolutionary War contributions of New Hampshire.
State Information
- Population
- 1,377,529
- Area
- 9,349
- Founded
- 1788-06-21
- Region
- Northeast