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![[Elkhart, Indiana flag]](../images/u/us-in-ek2.gif)
image by Daniel Rentería, 12 June 2024
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The current flag uses the logo on a white field.
![[Elkhart, Indiana flag]](../images/u/us-in-ek.gif)
image by Masao Okazaki, 1 April 2021
This flag is listed for the City of Elkhart, Indiana. The two wavy stripes in the background represent the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers which meet downtown. Where the rivers come together sits an island. Local legend claims the island resembles the heart of an elk, hence the city's name. Three footbridges lead to the park which houses a band shell, playground and other amenities. Every year the island is home to "Rhapsody on the Green" which is a three-day musical and craft festival.
The two rivers flow westward as the St. Joseph River. At South Bend, the river turns north and eventually empties into Lake Michigan.
Kyle Hannon, 30 October 2002
The tenure of Mayor Tim Neese saw the re-adoption of the former logo of
Elkhart adopted by Dave Miller (2000–2007). As can be seen on Google Maps, a
white flag with this logo was also adopted. The logo and flag were used from
2016 to 2020, these years being the beginning and end of the mayor's tenure. The
logo is stylized, retaining the form of an elk and heart. The blue has the form
of two stylized waves, representing the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers.
Daniel Rentería, 12 June 2024
![[City Seal]](../images/u/us-in-ek).gif)
image located by Paul Bassinson, 20 July 2019
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https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com
Paul Bassinson, 20 July 2019