Description
Montana was added to the Union in 1889, the 41st state to join. The flag shown here was introduced in 1981, but the basic design without the word “Montana” has been in use since the early 20th century. The Montana state seal centered on the blue field depicts some of Montana’s beautiful scenery and reflects the pioneering history of the state. A brilliant sun over snowy mountains, forests, cliffs and the Great Falls of the Missouri River serve as the background for a pick, a shovel and a plow. These tools represent Montana’s mining and farming past and present.
