Utah's State Symbols The original Utah State Flag consisted of a solid white state seal on a light blue background which was adopted by the State Legislature in 1896 and revised in 1913. The Utah State Flag, as we know it today, was originally designed for the battleship Utah in 1912. It was later made the official flag of Utah when Governor William Spry signed House Joint Resolution I in 1913. Explanation of the Symbols on Utah's State Flag The Utah State Flag has a blue background with the State Seal inscribed in the center and is easily distinguished from other state flags. American Eagle with wings outspread, grasping six arrow