Missouri State Flag - Premium Single-Reverse Flag

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

The Missouri State Flag represents more than a set of colors and symbols. It reflects the character of a state shaped by resilience, unity, and a deep sense of place. Our Missouri flags are made in America using high quality outdoor nylon or durable polyester, printed with sharp detail that honors the complexity of the Great Seal. Each flag is produced with care in Kansas City Missouri, using the same trusted materials and construction standards found in our premium American flags.

The red, white, and blue stripes, paired with the detailed state seal, are printed with clarity and long-lasting color. Nylon offers a smooth, flowing fly in light to moderate wind. Polyester provides added strength for open areas and high wind conditions. Both options are built to represent Missouri with authenticity and pride.

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 Missouri history. Nylon is recommended for everyday residential use. Polyester is best for open areas with stronger winds.

Unique Missouri Facts

• The New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 were so powerful they temporarily reversed the flow of the Mississippi River.
• The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is the tallest man-made monument in the United States at 630 feet tall.
• The Lake of the Ozarks has more shoreline than the entire coast of California.
• Missouri’s Ozark region contains some of the oldest exposed rock formations in North America.
• The ice cream cone gained national popularity at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair when a waffle vendor helped an ice cream stand that ran out of dishes.
• Dr Pepper, 7 Up, and root beer all have historic ties to Missouri through bottling, distribution, or early recipe development.
• Kansas City has more fountains than any city in the world except Rome.
• Missouri has a town named Tightwad, known for its Tightwad Bank.
• Missouri is one of only two states with two Federal Reserve Banks, located in St. Louis and Kansas City.
• A massive underground business district lies beneath Kansas City, carved into limestone caves and used for storage, offices, and distribution.
• The world’s largest chess piece stands in St. Louis, home to the Saint Louis Chess Club and the World Chess Hall of Fame.
• The Missouri State Capitol dome is crowned with a bronze statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture. She was removed by helicopter for restoration in 2018 and returned in 2020. 
• The City Market in Kansas City, founded in 1857, is the oldest continuously operating farmers market west of the Mississippi. 
• Missouri has two official nicknames: The Show Me State, reflecting the practical, proof‑driven nature of Missourians, and The Bullion State, honoring the state’s mining heritage and the hard currency history.

The Meaning Behind the Design

The Missouri State Flag was first flown in 1913 and was designed by Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver. Its three horizontal stripes of red, white, and blue reflect the national colors of the United States and represent valor, purity, and justice. At the center sits the Great Seal of Missouri, a detailed emblem filled with symbols that tell the story of the state.

• Two grizzly bears represent strength and courage
• The U.S. coat of arms signifies Missouri’s loyalty to the nation
• A crescent moon symbolizes Missouri’s status as a new and growing state
• The phrase United We Stand, Divided We Fall reflects unity and shared purpose
• The state motto Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto means Let the Welfare of the People Be the Supreme Law
• Roman numerals mark the year 1820, when Missouri drafted its first constitution
• Two groups of 24 stars represent Missouri’s place as the 24th state to join the Union

Every element of the design carries meaning, creating a flag that honors both the heritage and the aspirations of Missouri.

The Great Seal of Missouri

The Great Seal was central to Marie Oliver’s vision for the state flag. A dedicated member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she took on the task of creating an official flag for Missouri in 1908. Although the state had adopted a seal in 1822, it had never adopted a flag. Oliver researched the traditions of other states, wrote to legislatures across the country, and studied how seals were used in flag design.

She chose to follow the American tradition of placing the state seal at the center of the flag. With the help of artist Mary Kochitzky, she created a painted prototype to present to the Missouri Legislature. Early attempts to pass the design in 1909 and 1911 failed, but Oliver persisted. On March 22, 1913, the Missouri Legislature officially adopted her design through the Oliver Flag Bill.

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