Eglon in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Flag Raising
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020
1. Flag Raising Marker
Inscription.
Flag raisings, public displays of patriotism, were common events in the Civil War. Women often had a role, such as making or presenting flags. A June 1, 1861 flag raising near Maple Run, now Eglon, used a unique flag made by Matilda Scherr. Showing support for a new state, citizens raised an American flag that had a large 35th star in the center to represent New Virginia.
Flag raisings, public displays of patriotism, were common events in the Civil War. Women often had a role, such as making or presenting flags. A June 1, 1861 flag raising near Maple Run, now Eglon, used a unique flag made by Matilda Scherr. Showing support for a new state, citizens raised an American flag that had a large 35th star in the center to represent New Virginia.
Location. 39° 18.091′ N, 79° 31.227′ W. Marker is in Eglon, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is at the intersection of Maple Spring Highway (Route 24) and Grange Hall Road (County Route 116), on the left when traveling north on Maple Spring Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eglon WV 26716, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Stone Tavern (approx. 1.8 miles away); Preston County / Maryland (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gantz Sand
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 12, 2020
2. Flag Raising Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
