How was the state flag for Mississippi chosen?

Answer 1

The Magnolia Flag was the first official flag of Mississippi. It was the official state flag from 1861 until 1865 and unofficially until 1894. The flag consisted of a white background, a Magnolia tree in the center, a blue field in the upper left hand corner with a white star in the center, and a red border at right hand side of the flag.

Answer 2

The current flag of the State of Mississippi was selected by the school children of Mississippi in 1896

Answer 3

In 1894 a committee was formed to create the state flag. It was a collaborative effort.