50. Mississippi
Of course…
49. Pennsylvania
The Keystone State starts off a long and boring run of crested flag designs.
48. Connecticut
What are those grape vines? Does CT make wine?
47. Kentucky
Two white guys shaking hands.
46. Maine
Vacationland can do better.
45. Nebraska
As exciting as the I-80 drive through the state.
44. Idaho
Underrated state, terrible flag.
43. New Hampshire
An old wooden ship represents this state with only 18 miles of coastline.
42. Georgia
This one feels suspiciously confederate.
41. Vermont
The Green Mountain State?
40. Michigan
Are those deer fighting? What is waving at me?
39. North Dakota
This no-nosense flag flies over this no-nonsense state house.
38. Virgina
The guy who shot Lincoln shouted this phrase but go ahead and keep it on the flag anyway.
37. Wisconsin
Should be red. At least there is a badger.
36. Utah
Points for the beehive.
35. Minnesota
Finally a new shade of blue.
34. New York
A disappointment since childhood the Empire State needs much bettter.
33. South Dakota
This baby was updated in 1992 and it shows.
32. Montana
The landscape looks much better in person.
31. Kansas
More sunflowers please.
30. Massachusetts
They should have kept the original New England design.
29. West Virginia
Not almost heaven.
28. Iowa
No corn?
27. Illinois
Looks like the Mexican Flag.
26. Missouri
These two bears have been resting on the state seal since at least 1879.
25. Louisiana
A mama pelican with her babies.
24. Deleware
Unremarkable but a unique background color.
23. New Jersey
Looks like piss.
22. Alabama
Simple. Suspicious.
21. Florida
Bama but with a seal.
20. Rhode Island
A unique shape along with an appropriate maritime theme.
19. Indiana
19 stars for the 19th state in the Union.
18. North Carolina
I used to raise this flag outside my elementary school but other than that fun fact it’s pretty bland.
17. Texas
Iconic. Includes the state nickname.
16. Oregon
This state would be lower on the list except its flag has a back to it. And it’s a beaver!
15. Tennessee
Southern. Classic.
14. Arkansas
The Natural State is an absolute gem as is this flag.
13. Oklahoma
Tastefully done Native imagery from the Sooner state.
12. Washington
The green pops as does George.
11. Wyoming
The American Bison. The red representing the blood of Natives and pioneers.
10. Arizona
I can feel the desert heat.
9. Nevada
Badass flag for a badass state.
8. Hawaii
Who doesn’t love harkening back on our colonial past. This flag doesn’t look very Hawaii but I like it.
7. Colorado
Well liked in the Centennial State, this classic would be even better with some mountains.
6. Alaska
The Big Dipper and Polaris.
5. California
Looks spot on and look at that great bear.
4. Ohio
The oblong shape just screams Buckeyes.
3. Maryland
Crabcakes. Football. This flag.
2. New Mexico
The Land of Enchantment just nails it every time.
1. South Carolina
The winner and it’s not even close. The Palmetto tree, the crescent moon, all based on this original design.