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Louisville and Jefferson County merged into a metro government in January
2003. This is the document enacting their seal and flag.
Paul W. Newton, 7 May 2004
The stars represent the 13 states which existed at Louisville's founding in 1778, while Kentucky was part of Virginia. The fleur-de-lis are in honor of King Louis XVI of France, after whom Louisville was named because of the support of France during the American Revolution.
Chris, 3 April 2000