Union City in Obion County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Confederate States of America
When the Confederate states declared themselves as separate nation, a new flag was needed. The first national flag of the Confederacy, flying here, was known as the "Stars and Bars." The 13 stars reflect the Confederate claims to Missouri and Kentucky. The design was changed in 1863 because it's similarity to the Starts and Stripes often caused confusion on the battlefield. The second Confederate flag, "The Stainless Banner," was mistaken for a flag of truce on the battlefield and replaced with "The Blood Stained Banner" in 1865. The flag now commonly thought of as the Confederate flag was actually a battle flag flown by various units of the Confederate Army. The C.S.A. fielded an estimated 1 million troops and lost at least 74,524 men in battle along. Total casualty rates are estimated to be a high as 30% of all white males 18-40 years old.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 36° 26.202′ N, 89° 4.21′ W. Marker is in Union City, Tennessee, in Obion County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Everette Boulevard (U.S. 51) and Graham Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker located in Freedom Square in Discovery Park of America. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 830 Everette Blvd, Union City TN 38261, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The United States of America (here, next to this marker); Ayn Rand 1905-1982 (here, next to this marker); Thomas Jefferson (a few steps from this marker); Prometheus (a few steps from this marker); Ronald Reagan (a few steps from this marker); The Firehouse (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Hall (a few steps from this marker); Hobbs Drug Store (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.
Also see . . . Discovery Park of America. Park website homepage (Submitted on July 25, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.