Monday, June 22, 2026

Question: How many state flag designs has North Carolina had?

Answer: North Carolina has had three official state flag designs. The first was adopted in 1861 after secession. A substantial redesign came in 1885 after the Civil War, and in 1991, the General Assembly made a minor adjustment to the flag’s proportions (from 3:4 to 2:3) while keeping the 1885 design otherwise intact.