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by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 7 November 2005
Based on an image at: http://www.co.wood.oh.us/
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from: http://www.co.wood.oh.us/:
On Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at 10:00 am, the Wood County Commissioners
adopted the official flag of Wood County . Early last year, the Ohio
Bicentennial Commission made a request to Ohio's County Commissioners to
provide a county flag for use as part of a display of Ohio County Flags
during 2003 at the Statehouse in Columbus. The flag of Wood County is intended
to symbolize the community history and sense of place. The blue background is
adapted from the U.S. flag and calls to mind the national bonds. The red of the
Wood County silhouette and ribbon symbolizes the lifeblood of all the men and
women who have lived amidst the Great Black Swamp. Wood County is shown
prominently on the gold field of the State of Ohio. The harvest gold represents
the rich agricultural heritage. Nineteen white stars, one for each township,
signify the bright future of the county and all her diverse citizens. Finally,
1820 is the year Wood County was established. As a whole, the design of the Wood
County flag recalls a remarkable heritage and challenges citizens to continue to
work together toward a productive future.
Dov Gutterman, 28 May 2002
Dov Gutterman