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Gilbert, West Virginia (U.S.)

Mingo County

image located by Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023

Description of the flag
Other flag contest finalist
Seal

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Description of the flag

The town of Gilbert announced the winner of it's flag contest on July 1, 2023, which was first announced on April 18.

The winning flag is known as "Star of Bright Promise" and was designed by Hamish Lawson. It won the contest against the "Guyandotte Banner", the other finalist in the polls.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=594172206162515&set=pcb.594156179497451

The Name "Star of Bright Promise" is special to Gilbert. In the German origin of the name, Gilbert means "Bright Promise" and is a perfect representation of our town.

The central Eight Point Star represents the 8 areas that make up the greater Gilbert area (Ben Creek, Gilbert Creek, Horespen, Isaban & War Eagle, Justice, Sprattsville, Tamcliffe & Slabtown, Verner). The star is inspired by the designs used in quilting across Appalachia for generations.

The Lavender Confluence represents the merging of Gilbert Creek and the Guyandotte River at the heart of downtown Gilbert. It also represents the crossroads that connect Gilbert to the rest of Southern West Virginia. Finally, the two lines coming together to form one united line represents the progress Gilbert has made and the Promise of a clear and bright future ahead.

The three deep purple spaces represent the mountains that surround our town. In these mountains are the riches and opportunities that helped Gilbert to thrive, coal, timer, and ATV Tourism respectively.

The colors of the "Star of Bright Promise" represent the following. The deep Purple of the flag represents our civic pride in our community as well as ambition for a better tomorrow. the lavender represents the serenity, grace, and calmness of our small town. The gold represents the generosity and compassion our people have for one another. The white represents the pure simplicity of small town living.

A photo of the flag at the town hall can be seen here: https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/14xzdsj/gilbert_wv_officialy_has_a_new_flag/
Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023

Other flag contest finalist

image located by Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023

A secondary flag was also put up for vote. It was named "Guyandotte Banner", however it did not win the contest.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=587341183512284&set=pcb.587344420178627

The central Eight Point Star represents the 8 areas that make up the greater Gilbert area (Ben Creek, Gilbert Creek, Horespen, Isaban & War Eagle, Justice, Sprattsville, Tamcliffe & Slabtown, Verner). The star is inspired by the designs used in quilting across Appalachia for generations.

The Light Blue Confluence represents the merging of Gilbert Creek and the Guyandotte River at the heart of downtown Gilbert. It also represents the crossroads that connect Gilbert to the rest of Southern West Virginia. Finally, the two lines coming together to form one united line represents the progress Gilbert has made and the Promise of a clear and bright future ahead.

The three spaces represent the mountains that surround our town. In these mountains are the riches and opportunities that helped Gilbert to thrive, coal, timer, and ATV Tourism respectively.

The colors of the "Guyandotte Banner" represent the following. The deep Purple of the flag represents our civic pride in our community as well as ambition for a better tomorrow. the light blue represents the trustworthiness of Gilbertonians. The green represents the growth and prosperity of our town. The black represents the coal veins that run through out mountains. The white represents the pure simplicity of small town living.
Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023

Seal

image located by Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023

The seal shows a purple and gold ring, inside is a purple bar with the town name inscribed on it. above the purple bar is an ATV rider above the outlines of mountains. Under the bar is a purple river with a lion's head next to it. This is meant to represent the school mascot of the Gilbert elementary/middle school, the Lions. Also in the same white space is the establishment date and state initials.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=159493507120767&set=pb.100091803550413.-2207520000.
Dave Zigler, 14 July 2023