Montrose near Glendale in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
National Flag Week
"It All Started In Montrose"
| | Montrose, California, Birthplace of National Flag Week | |
Photographed by John Dramin
1. Home of National Flag Week Marker
Montrose merchants Bill Bailey and Vito Cannella dreamed of establishing a "It all started in Montrose" National Week of Recognition to honor the American flag. Supported by the Rotary Club, the movement gained national appeal, and, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed National Flag Week into law, declaring the week in which Flag Day falls to be an annual observance of respect for our national symbol.
In honor of this occasion, the Montrose Shopping Park Association hereby commends Mr. Bailey and Mr. Cannella for their vision. In doing so, we pay tribute to the enterprising nature of the individual citizen whose aspirations so profoundly contribute to the fabric of the American spirit.
Dedicated November 11, 2004
Erected 2004 by Montrose Shopping Park Association, Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, and City of Glendale.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 2004.
Location. 34° 12.338′ N, 118° 13.696′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Montrose Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Crescenta-Caρada Valley (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Street Lamps (a few steps from this marker); City Hall Coffee Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baskin-Robbins (about 300 feet away); Zwicks Plaza (about
Photographed by Craig Baker, August 23, 2025
2. National Flag Week Marker
The marker is at the base of the flagpole.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 15, 2023. 2. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
