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Ohio County Flags

 
The state of Ohio is comprised of 88 counties as diverse as the state itself. The Ohio counties are named after a variety of people and things. Some are named after Ohio Governors and politicians, and many have Native American names. In addition, each of Ohio's 88 counties fly a county flag. All 88 county flags are flown at the Ohio Statehouse on special occasions throughout the year.

Find your county on the list below and learn about your county flag!
 

Defiance

Defiance County held a contest in 2002 to design its flag. Designs were submitted by 6th grade students and county employees. The final design shows a blue stripe between two yellow borders. 12 red stars appear around the center circle in which appears a map of the county and a man in a canoe. Defiance County was established in 1845. Its name comes from Fort Defiance built by Anthony Wayne in 1794.