Arkansas: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Arkansas

History of the flag

Adopted in 1913, following a contest launched by a member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), the Arkansas flag had a fourth star added in 1923, symbolizing the history of the state.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The diamond shape represents the diamonds found in Arkansas. The three stars represent France, Spain, and the United States, while the fourth one represents the Confederacy.

  • The courage, strength, and Southern past of Arkansas.

  • Loyalty to the United States.

  • The purity and clarity of the ideals of the people of Arkansas.