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Flag of Bozeman
Proportion2:3
AdoptedApril 27, 1966; 58 years ago (April 27, 1966)
Designed byDoris Ward

The flag of Bozeman, Montana is the banner represnting the city of Bozeman. It consists of a green circle containing three heads of wheat as well as an open book. Said green circle is surrounded by an eight pointed white circle.

Bozeman is the fourth-largest city in Montana and is home to Montana State University. As of the 2020 census[1], Bozeman has a population of 53,293. The flag of Bozeman was adopted on April 27, 1966, after a flag design competition for the city.[2]

Symbolism

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The flag's golden background symbolizes Bozeman's history. The white circle with points surrounding the green circle symbolizes snowy mountains surrounding a green valley. The heads of wheat symbolize agriculture and productivity and the book symbolizes education and progress.[3] The 2:3 proportion has no known symbolism.

References

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  1. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Search Results". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-05-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ James, Jesse (2019-10-10). "Did You Know That Bozeman Has an Official City Flag?". MY 103.5. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "Flag of Bozeman". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. 2016-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-22.