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Pekin, Illinois (U.S.)

Tazewell County

image by Masao Okazaki, 5 May 2024
based on 2018 photo

Description of the flag

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Description of the flag

The flag has a white background with a blue cross fimbriated red, in the center an 8-toothed cogwheel, in the upper hoist quarter a red dragon above which is a ribbon with the name in black, and in the lower fly quarter a blue paddle-steamer.

Photos of the flag
https://www.facebook.com/232199486832529/photos/pb.100064471551086.-2207520000../2525058920879896/?type=3
https://www.facebook.com/1044166679047613/photos/pb.100066649895149.-2207520000../1132485483549065/?type=3
https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/uez1cu/i_saw_this_flag_in_pekin_il_i_think_it_might_be/
Masao Okazaki, 2 May 2022

The flag is apparently unofficial, being adopted in the mid 1970's. The red dragon represents the origin of its name, Peking, China; the dragon became the local high school mascot in 1981. The steamboat is a tribute to Pekin's heritage as an Illinois River port, and the marigold, a symbol native, to Pekin was a favorite of the senator Everett Dirksen. Source: the Journal Star

Source: https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2024/07/30/pekin-illinois-invites-residents-to-design-new-flag-for-bicentennial/74579646007/
Daniel Rentería, October 25, 2024

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