Old Georgia Flag – Old Georgia Flags- Old State of Georgia Flag
Georgia State Flag 1956–2001 – Historic Confederate-Inspired Banner | Outdoor Double Nylon Embroidered & Double Sided (see pics)
Also referred to as the Old Georgia Flag or Georgia Battle Flag, this was the official state flag of Georgia from February 13, 1956, to January 30, 2001. The design prominently features the Confederate Battle Flag (Southern Cross) across two-thirds of the banner, adopted amid political resistance to federal civil rights rulings like Brown v. Board of Education. The remaining third incorporates a vertical blue bar.
Introduced by lawmakers John Sammons Bell, Jefferson Lee Davis, and Willis Harden, this version marked a contentious chapter in Georgia’s political and cultural history. Though repealed in 2001, the city of Trenton, Georgia, later adopted it as their municipal flag following a 2005 local referendum.
The design traces back to Georgia’s 19th-century militia flags and stands as one of the longest-used Southern state banners.
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🧵 Old Georgia Flag Specifications:
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Available Sizes: 3×5 ft, 4×6 ft, 5×8 ft, 6×10 ft, 8×12 ft, 10×15 ft
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Material: Double-Ply 600D Nylon – UV-stable, tear-resistant, waterproof
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Design: Fully embroidered Confederate Battle Cross and vertical blue field
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Construction:
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Quad-stitched edges and corners
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Brass grommets for mounting
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Double Sided! Embroidery visible on both sides (NOT mirrored on reverse- Seal is sewn on both sides so nothing reads backward!
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🧠 People Also Ask About Old Georgia Flag:
Why did Georgia change its state flag in 1956?
To include the Confederate Battle Flag in reaction to the Civil Rights Movement and school desegregation mandates.
When was the old Georgia flag retired?
In 2001, amid public and legislative pressure, it was replaced by a transitional flag, then by the current design in 2003.
Where is this flag still flown today?
The city of Trenton, Georgia, officially adopted it as their city flag after the state discontinued it.
📍 Recommended Uses:
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Civil War-era reenactments and displays
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Southern heritage exhibitions and educational institutions
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Permanent outdoor flagpoles and indoor wall mounts
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Museums, private collections, and political history archives













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