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!
Sandusky
This blue flag was designed by a local artist in August 1974. It features a round logo. An image of the County Courthouse and an outline of Sandusky County appear within a yellow circle. Sandusky County was established in 1820. The name comes from a Native American word for cold water or "water within water pools."
Sources:
Knepper, George W. ed., Tanya West Dean, and W. David Speas. Along the Ohio Trail: A Short History of Ohio Lands. Columbus: Auditor of State, Jim Petro, 2001.