In 1901, an architect named John Eisenmann was designing the Ohio Building for the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo that year. He thought there should be a flag flying on top, but Ohio had no ...

The burgee itself is typically a nautical design. Of note: the flag was first unfurled in Buffalo, New York, at the Pan-American Exposition, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office.

Here's what to know. Ohio flag history The Ohio state flag, officially known as the Ohio burgee, was designed by John Eisenmann in 1901 and adopted in 1902, according to the state of Ohio.

"I know that about me. I like to work hard." The flag program has been in operation since 1926, with the flags made here flying at the Ohio Statehouse and other public facilities.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff six times in May, for a total of 20 days so far. Here's why.

Here's what to know. Ohio flag history The Ohio state flag, officially known as the Ohio burgee, was designed by John Eisenmann in 1901 and adopted in 1902, according to the state of Ohio.