Navasota in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Flags over Texas Monument

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2023

1. Flags over Texas Monument

Inscription.
From a time before recorded history the area around the confluence of the Brazos and Navasota Rivers, along the La Bahia trail has been a magnet to travelers and a place to rest and reflect on the heritage of Texas. This monument celebrates that heritage with a timeline of flags, representing the Nations who built Texas unique character.

Spain
1519-1685
1690-1821 Beginning with the first Europeans to explore under the flag of Spain in 1519 Texas became a destination, a vast unknown space to conquer. Spain flew the first flag during their rule of most of Texas from 1519 to 1685 (168 years) and 1690 to 1821 (131 years, a total of 299 years). France
1685-1690 In 1685 France sought to expand their holding in North America and sent their own explorers. A French Nobleman named Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle founded an ill fated colony called Fort Saint Louis near Matagorda Bay. He was killed by one of his own men as he explored this region. It flew from 1685 to 1690.

Mexico
1821-1836 Mexico followed the United States declaring itself free and independent of Spain and establishing a fledgling Republic

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on September 16, 1821. That same year Impresario Stephen F. Austin was granted permission to establish a colony with 300 families. By 1830 political and cultural differences began to put a strain on relations between Texans and the government in Mexico. The final straw for many Texans was when Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna tore up the Mexican Constitution and declared himself Dictator.

Texas
1836-1845 It was during this time of political turmoil and strife that the town of Washington was established and settlers began to congregate near what would become Navasota, March 2, 1836 representatives in convention at Washington declared all Texas free and independent of the government of the Republic of Mexico. With the Texan victory at San Jacinto on 1836-1849 April 21, 1836 their independence was secured and the young republic grew by leaps and bounds.

United States
1845-1861
1865-Present The new nation's capital was set in Washington in 1842 and the region continued to prosper, the La Bahia Road and Brazos River becoming arteries of communication and commerce. As Texas grew she struggled through many difficulties with neighbors

The Six Flags over Texas Monument and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2023

2. The Six Flags over Texas Monument and Marker

The marker is located in the middle of the six flags.

and finances. A vibrant nation of rugged individualists found they wanted a partner for the future, so the Lone State of Texas joined the Star Spangled Banner, joining the United States officially on February 19, 1846.

Confederate States
1861-1865 The Confederate flag was the sixth flag, flying from 1861 to 1865.

The Flags over Texas monument is an impressive capture of almost 500 years of Texas History. The Inspiration for the display came from the Washington on the Brazos Board of Directors. The location on the Navasota City Park demonstrates the importance of participation and support of the surrounding communities and Washington on the Brazos. The contribution of a park space by the City of Navasota made the display possible.

Erected by City of Navasota.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1846.

Location. 30° 22.712′ N, 96° 6.551′ W. Marker is in Navasota, Texas, in Grimes

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County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Avenue (State Highway 105) and Veteran's Memorial Drive (County Highway 422), on the left when traveling west on West Washington Avenue. The marker is located in the northeast section of the August Horst Municipal Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Veteran's Memorial Drive, Navasota TX 77868, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: M-60 Tank Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old First National Bank of Navasota (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Lewis J. Wilson Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Giesel House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Mickelborough Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); Washington Avenue (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Leake Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); La Bahia Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Navasota.

Also see . . . San Jacinto Museum of History. Website homepage (Submitted on March 3, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.