Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Guilford Courthouse Flag
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. Guilford Courthouse Flag Marker
This flag, often referred to as the Guilford Courthouse Flag, is an example of the diversity of American flags during the Revolutionary War period. It has the unique design elements of an elongated canton with white background and 13 blue, eight-sided stars and matching blue stripes. The eight-sided stars represent the combined forces from eight states that compromised Major General Nathanael Greene's Southern Army. This flag was present at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina on March 15, 1781, on the ground where Greene's combined Continental and Militia forces halted the British conquest of the Carolinas and turned Cornwallis's then decimated army back to seaport towns to their final defeat.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1781.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 50.833′ N, 82° 24.023′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It was at the intersection of South Main Street and East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Marker and flag were located
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Harper Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Greenville 9-11 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Nick Strange (about 400 feet away); Wyche Pavilion (about 400 feet away); Chamber of Commerce Building (about 500 feet away); The "Swamp Rabbit" Railroad (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Old Glory (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The South Carolina Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Moultrie Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Greenville's General (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed);
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. Guilford Courthouse Flag and Marker
Also see . . .
1. Guilford Courthouse Flag. The Guilford Courthouse flag is the name given to a North Carolina militia banner which was reported to have flown at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Nathanael Greene. Nathanael Greene (August 7 1742 – June 19, 1786, frequently misspelled Nathaniel) was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Battle of Guilford Court House. The Battle of Guilford Court House was a battle fought on March 15, 1781 in Greensboro, the county seat of Guilford County, North Carolina, during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Former Greenville News building demolition expected in May. Greenville
Photographed by Brian Scott
3. Guilford Courthouse Flag
The letters atop The Greenville News building have been removed, signaling the imminent end of one of Main Street's distinctive buildings for more than half a century...(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
On Tuesday, work began to remove the statue of Nathanael Greene, the Revolutionary War general credited as the namesake of Greenville and a figure crucial in winning the South for the patriots. (Greenville News, 3/20/2017)
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024
4. Southeast corner of Main and Broad
Location of the former Greenville News Building, which was demolished in 2017. The entire plaza with renovated with the relocation of the Nathanael Greene statue. Previous markers attached to the building were removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,726 times since then and 120 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
