Vertical blue bar with white star and letters ‘N’ and ‘C’; horizontal red and white bars.
Ratio: 2:3
A blue vertical band with white star and letters “N C,” beside red-over-white horizontal bars. Two golden scrolls show dates: the 1775 Mecklenburg Declaration and the 1776 Halifax Resolves, early steps toward independence. The flag weds state pride to revolutionary fervour.
Flag Symbolism & Meaning
red and white bars
Courage and purity.
blue union
Represents vigilance and perseverance.
dates
May 20, 1775 (Mecklenburg Declaration) and April 12, 1776 (Halifax Resolves).
Historical Timeline
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
Current flag design adopted.
Fascinating Facts
Dates on the flag commemorate North Carolina’s independence movements.
One of the few state flags with multiple historical dates displayed.
For Students & Teachers
Key Learning Points (4-8)
Explain importance of Mecklenburg Declaration and Halifax Resolves.
Identify symbolic meaning of colors.
State Information
- Population
- 10,439,388
- Area
- 53,819
- Founded
- 1789-11-21
- Region
- Southeast