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MOUNT VERNON, June 6, 2025 – The City of Mount Vernon is proud to announce a special
addition to its Public Square in celebration of the City’s 220th birthday during the June First Friday
event and in connection with the upcoming America 250 semiquincentennial celebrations. Two
flags that were flown over President George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Virginia on
June 1, 2025, now fly proudly in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
The flags include a three-by-five-foot, traditional, embroidered American flag and a replica of
General George Washington’s personal Commander-in-Chief Standard, a striking and historically
significant banner that flew during Washington’s leadership of the Continental Army during the
Revolutionary War for American independence. It has a deep blue field with 13 six-pointed, white
stars, representing the 13 original colonies, arranged in rows symbolizing Washington’s unique
authority, and was used to mark his presence on the battlefield and in military encampments.
The flags were raised on the Public Square on the morning of June 5, 2025, as a symbol of our
City’s namesake and to highlight the historic bond between Mount Vernon, Ohio, and the legacy of
America’s founding father. The flags are just a small piece in a more-than-yearlong effort to honor
our history as we approach America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
“We are deeply honored to fly these flags on the Public Square,” said Mayor Matthew Starr. “They
are a meaningful tribute not only to our City’s heritage but also to the enduring values that George
Washington represented – courage, leadership and service to the common good.”
Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the Public Square to view the flags and reflect on
the shared legacy that connects Mount Vernon, Ohio, to the home of our first president, and to the
story of our nation.
