Newtown in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 Marker

Inscription.
The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 The last two states to be admitted to the Union in the Continental United States were Arizona and New Mexico in 1912. They were admitted as the 47th and 48th States. The 48-Star Flag came into existence in that year and lasted for 47 years, longer than any other U.S. flag. Under this banner we fought World War I, World War II and the Korean War.

Erected by Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 51.138′ N, 76° 11.118′ W. Memorial is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Newtown. It can be reached from the intersection of East Virginia Beach Boulevard (U.S. 58) and George Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located within Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, at the Avenue of Flags. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6309 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk VA 23502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Virginia’s Hampton Roads,

specifically in Coastal Virginia,

and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

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,

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 marker: The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960 (here, next to this marker); The 50-Star Flag 1960 (here, next to this marker); Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795 (here, next to this marker); Star Spangled Banner, 1795-1818

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(a few steps from this marker); U.S. Flag Civil War, 1861-1863 (a few steps from this marker); Great Star Flag, 1818-1819 (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Flag Mexican War, 1846-1847 (a few steps from this marker); New Town (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.

Also see . . .
1. Harry Truman and the 48-Star Flag. (Submitted on December 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Facts about the United States Flag. (Submitted on December 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 Marker

The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 image. Click for full size.

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3. The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.