California Republic Flag

The California Republic Flag aka the historic Bear Flag was raised in Sonoma, California on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule.  The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state.

The Bear Flag is the official flag of the U.S. state of California. The precursor of the flag was first flown during the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt and was also known as the Bear Flag.

  For more information on historical flags, please visit our historical flags page.