Historical Flags of Texas

Historical Flags of Texas
	Magee-Gutierrez 1812 One of the Nine Flags Over Nacogdoches In 1812 the Old Stone Fort served as the headquarters during the first attempt to create a Texas Republic. Augustus Magee, a former lieutenant in the U.S. Army, joined forces with Barnardo Guitierrez and attempted to take Texas. The men recruited 3,000 men to their cause and printed the first newspaper in Texas, called "Gaceta de Tejas," to gather support for their cause. Some major battles were fought with Mexican forces, but the group was defeated. Texas was declared a province of Mexico, which by this time had declared its independence from Spain. Source: http://www.visitnacogdoches.org/nine flags over.htm
	Dr. James Long 1819 One of the Nine Flags Over Nacogdoches Many assumed that Texas had been included in the Louisiana Purchase. Because of this, in 1819, Dr. James Long of Natchez, Mississippi, led an expedition to claim Texas for the United States. Long made his headquarters at the Old Stone Fort, but his group was wiped out while he was on Galveston Island, a second attempt also failed. Source: http://www.visitnacogdoches.org/nine flags over.htm
	Coahuila y Tejas 1820-1830 DeWitt Colonists lived under the State Flag of Coahuila y Tejas in the 1820’s and 1830’s. The two stars signified the two regions that comprised the State of Coahuila and Texas. It has also been speculated that this flag may have been carried by Capt. Juan Seguin's company at the Battle of Bexar and taken with them to the Alamo garrison. Source: http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/dewittflgs2.htm
	Fredonia Rebellion 1832 One of the Nine Flags Over Nacogdoches The third attempt at independence from Mexico was known as the Fredonia Rebellion led by Haden Edwards. Mexico gave Edwards a contract to settle 800 families in the Nacogdoches area. When he arrived in Nacogdoches, he found that the land was already settled by Indians and Mexican descendants who had been there several generations. Edwards gathered his men in the Stone Fort and declared themselves Fredonians (freedom seekers) when a dispute developed. Once again, the rebellion failed and Edwards' men scattered. Texas Colonization became so popular with the Anglos that in 1830 Mexico reversed its position and barred further immigration. This action led the way to the "Battle of Nacogdoches". What is said to have been the opening gun of the Texas Revolution took place in August of 1832. As five hundred citizens advanced on the town held by five hundred Mexican soldiers, the Mexicans were driven out of the Stone Fort. When they were pushed back to the Angelina River, they surrendered. Source: http://www.visitnacogdoches.org/nine flags over.htm
	Alamo 1824 Flag 1835-1836 1835 -1836 - Texas Conservatives flag. One of the flags that flew at the Alamo for 13 days as less than 200 Texans held off a Mexican army of over 5,000 men. The 1824 on the flag was a reminder to the Mexican army of the treaty of 1824.
	Gonzales Flag 1835 COME & TAKE IT Apparently the first flag of the Texas Revolution, this flag was designed and painted by Cynthia Burns and Evaline DeWitt and was allegedly used at the battle of Gonzales in October 1835. It is claimed that it was the Texans' reply to a request to give up a cannon which it had borrowed from a Mexican garrison to defend itself from Indians. A single shot in early October 1835 kept the Mexicans from retaking the cannon. This flag may have been carried by Stephen F. Austin's volunteer army to the siege of Bexar. It is unknown if the early Texans had in mind "Molon Labe," the reply of Leonidas of Sparta to Xerxes of Persia, when asked to have his troops lay down their arms in exchange for their lives. Source: http://www.spw-duf.info/quotes.html
	Dimmit's Goliad 1836 It is not generally known, as it should be, that the first Declaration of Independence from Mexico was made, drawn up and signed on the alter of Our Lady of Loreto Chapel at Presidio La Bahia. On Sunday, December 20, 1835, the members of Captain Philip Dimmitt’s company of volunteers, drew up and signed this Declaration of Independence. To celebrate the signing, Dimmitt’s men made and ran up the first flag of independence. “It was of white cotton domestic two yards long, one yard wide, and in the center was painted with red ink or dye, an arm and hand holding aloft a drawn sword. Nicholas Fagan cut a sycamore pole from the trees along the river bottom and placed it in the center of the Quadrangle of La Bahia Presidio. As it was unfurled to the breeze to signal the intentions of the makers it was immediately pierced with a gunshot from the streets outside of the wall.” It was considered the first flag of Texas Independence, a claim based on the fact that the other 1835 flags were symbols of a separate Mexican state still maintaining allegiance to the Constitution of 1824. It was taken from Goliad to Velasco and according to some reports it was allegedly unfurled with and above the Troutman flag on January 8, 1836. The flag is a symbol of honor for the 342 brave victims of the Goliad Massacre, March 27^th, 1836. by Jim Walker, © 2007
	Flag Of The New Orleans Greys From The Alamo 1835 It is the only flag known with certainty to have been at The Alamo. Captured by Mexican leader Santa Anna it was sent back to Mexico City where it remains today. The New Orleans Greys were organized in 1835 and consisted of some 100 men from 12 states and 6 countries. One account claims that a young lady presented this flag to the unit as it crossed the Sabine River into Texas. The Greys later split up into two groups. One joined Col. Fannin's ill-fated men who would be slaughtered after surrendering at Goliad. One remained with this flag, joining the small band holding The Alamo. The 182 Alamo defenders held out for 11 days before perishing in the onslaught of 5,000 Mexican troops on March 6,1836. Their stand for the cause of our great Lone Star State's independence is world famous.
	Captain Scott Flag 1835 A flag of one of the many independent groups who reported to Stephen F. Austin at San Felipe to fight for a free and sovereign Texas.
	Johanna Troutman Flag 1836 Liberty or Death One of the most inspirational symbols during the dark days between the fall of the Alamo and the victory at San Jacinto. NOTE: According to Robert Maberry's book Flags over Texas the words are "Texas and Liberty."
	1st Naval Flag of Texas 1836 If the Texas Navy had not kept the crucial supply lines open, the Texas Revolution would have failed. The design of the Flag was adopted by Commodore Edwin Moore, Commander in Chief of the 1st & 2nd Texas Navies. His thought was, that at first glance and, at a distance at Sea, it resembled and, would most likely be mistaken for the Flag of the United States. Therefore a Vessel with belligerent thoughts, might think twice before bothering one of the Ships of the very small Texas Navy. It apparently worked, as there are three incidents on record, where a Warship of another Navy, turned away and did not confront the Texas Navy Vessel. Source: http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/historical%20texas%20flags.htm
	San Jacinto Flag 1836 In a 20 minute battle, 630 of the 1,500 Mexicans were killed by the 743 attacking Texans and Santa Anna was captured.
	Sarah Dodson Flag 1835 The first tri color "Lone Star" flag that flew as Texas Independence was declared in March 1836. This flag comes in it's authentic 2' x 4' size.
	Lorenzo DeZavala's Flag 1836 First Republic of Texas Flag A white star is in the center of a blue field with one point straight up. The letters T-E-X-A-S are between each star point. Lorenzo DeZavala, "a Texan by adoption and by choice" is credited by some with designing this "Lone Star Flag of the Republic of Texas"
	Texas Second Republic 1836 Burnet Flag Under this flag Texas was recognized as a sovereign and independent nation, a status it enjoyed for nine years. Source: http://www.eaglemountainflag.com/historical%20texas%20flags.htm
	Texas Third Republic The Lone Star Flag: Texas' flag during the last seven years as an independent country. Our current state flag since 1846. (See Official Confirmation) Source: http://www.johnshike.com/contactus.html