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.

Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Political Subdivisions • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology, and the West Virginia Archives and History series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1861.

Location. 39° 18.091′ N, 79° 31.227′ W. Marker is in Eglon, West Virginia, in Preston County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

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 (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Preston County / Maryland (approx. 2½ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Aurora (approx. 2½ miles away); St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Red House, Maryland (approx. 3.7 miles away in Maryland); Hoye - Crest (approx. 4.8 miles away in Maryland).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Aurora (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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 428 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.