Kansas State Flag - Premium Single-Reverse Flag

Premium outdoor nylon and polyester flags crafted with pride in Kansas City, Missouri

The Kansas State Flag is more than a symbol of statehood. It is a story of perseverance, open skies, and the people who shaped Kansas through hard work and hope. Our Kansas flags are made in America using high quality outdoor nylon or durable polyester, printed with sharp detail that honors the complexity of the state seal. Every flag is produced with care in Kansas City Missouri, using the same trusted materials and construction standards found in our premium American flags.

The deep blue field, bright sunflower, and historic state seal are printed with clarity and long-lasting color. The result is a flag that looks beautiful in the wind and stands up to everyday outdoor conditions. Whether you choose lightweight nylon for a crisp, flowing fly or rugged polyester for high wind environments, each flag is built to represent Kansas with strength and authenticity.

Craftsmanship and Materials

• Outdoor nylon for a bright, smooth fly in light to moderate wind
• Heavy duty polyester for added strength in demanding weather
• Precision printed state seal with accurate color and fine detail
• Reinforced stitching and a strong canvas header
• Rust resistant brass grommets for secure mounting
• Single-reverse construction features a vibrant front image with a natural mirrored reverse on the back, allowing the design to remain fully visible while flying.
  
• Proudly made in America and crafted in Kansas City, Missouri

Where This Flag Belongs

This flag is ideal for homes, farms, schools, businesses, civic buildings, and anyone who wants to fly a meaningful piece of Kansas history. Nylon is recommended for everyday residential use. Polyester is best for open areas with stronger winds.

Unique Kansas Facts

• Kansas once flew a state banner instead of a flag. The banner featured a large sunflower and was rejected in Washington D.C. because it hung from a horizontal bar, which made it difficult to display alongside other state flags.
• The modern Kansas flag was adopted in 1927, but the state name was not added until 1961 to make the flag easier to identify from a distance.
• Kansas has been home to several unofficial flags during the Bleeding Kansas era, including a 31 star U.S. flag with a red tinted central star symbolizing the struggle for a free state.
• The Great Seal of Kansas was modified in 1985 to remove smoke from the cabin chimney and to specify exactly five bison in the scene.
• Kansas is one of the windiest places in the United States. Dodge City regularly ranks among the windiest cities, often beating Chicago despite Chicago’s nickname.
• Kansas is one of the best places in the country to find meteorites. About ten percent of all meteorites discovered in the United States have been found in Kansas due to its dry climate and open terrain.
• Scientists once compared the terrain of Kansas to an IHOP pancake and concluded that Kansas is statistically flatter than a pancake.
• It was once illegal in Kansas to serve ice cream on top of cherry pie.
• Kansas is home to the world’s largest ball of sisal twine in Cawker City, a community project that continues to grow each year. 
• The world’s largest hand dug well is in Greensburg, Kansas. It measures 109 feet deep and 32 feet wide and was completed in 1888.
• The ICEE was invented in Coffeyville, Kansas, when a Dairy Queen owner accidentally froze bottles of soda and created a new kind of drink.
• White Castle, the first hamburger chain in the United States, started in Wichita.
• The first Pizza Hut was opened in Wichita in 1958 by two brothers attending Wichita State University.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers Founded in Wichita in 2002.
• The Bomb Pop was invented in Kansas City in 1955 by D. S. Abernethy and James S. Merritt. Its rocket shape and red, white, and blue colors were inspired by the Cold War era.

The Meaning Behind the Design

The Kansas State Flag was first flown in 1927 and reflects the identity and history of the state through its symbols.

• Designed by John J. Ingalls, the state seal sits at the center of a blue field.
• The word Kansas appears in yellow beneath the seal, added in 1961 to strengthen recognition.
• A sunflower rests above the seal, representing the state flower and the nickname The Sunflower State.
• A gold and blue stripe beneath the sunflower symbolizes the Louisiana Purchase.
• Thirty four stars on the seal mark Kansas as the 34th state admitted to the Union.
• The state motto Ad Astra Per Aspera means To the Stars With Difficulty, a reminder of the challenges and triumphs that shaped Kansas.
• The ploughman and cabin represent agriculture as the foundation of the state’s prosperity.
• The steamboat and river symbolize commerce and connection.
• The wagon train, buffalo, and riders reflect frontier history and westward movement.

Every element of the design carries meaning, creating a flag that honors both the land and the people who built Kansas.

The Great Seal of Kansas

The seal captures the story of Kansas at the moment of statehood. The Great Seal of Kansas was designed by John J. Ingalls, a state senator from Atchison, Kansas. The seal was officially established in a joint resolution by the Kansas Legislature on May 25th, 1861. The resolution stated: 

"The east is represented by a rising sun, in the right-hand corner of the seal; to the left of it, commerce is represented by a river and a steamboat; in the foreground, agriculture is represented as the basis of the future prosperity of the state, by a settler's cabin and a man plowing with a pair of horses; beyond this is a train of ox-wagons, going west; in the background is seen a herd of buffalo, retreating, pursued by two Indians, on horseback; around the top is the motto, 'Ad astra per aspera,' and beneath a cluster of thirty-four stars. The circle is surrounded by the words, Great seal of the state of Kansas. January 29, 1861."

This seal remains one of the most detailed and symbolic in the nation, and our printing process ensures every line and color is reproduced with clarity.