the seal of cheltenham was adopted from the seal of the namesake and sister city, cheltenham, england. it appears on all formal documents, resolutions, proclamations, and all legal records or documents. the pigeon on top of a blue sphere represents the founding of the fountain spa which made cheltenham famous. they are placed above a wreath of oak leaves. the two books represent education, in particular, the pates grammar school and the cheltenham college. the silver cross in the middle represents religion. the two pigeons represent the flock that would gather at the spas. finally, the oak tree represents the many oak trees that line the streets of cheltenham and promenades.