Newtown in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960 Marker
In 1959, Alaska was admitted as the 49th State of the Union. The 49-Star Flag, adopted in 1959, was raised at 12:01 A.M. on July 4th, 1959, over Ft. McHenry to signal the official admittance of Alaska.
Erected by Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
Location. 36° 51.139′ N, 76° 11.119′ W. Memorial is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Newtown. It is at the intersection of East Virginia Beach Boulevard (U.S. 58) and George Street, on the right when traveling east on East Virginia Beach Boulevard. 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 E Virginia Beach Blvd, 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 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 (here, next to this marker); Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795 (here, next to this marker); The 50-Star Flag 1960 (here, next to this marker); U.S. Flag Civil War, 1861-1863 (a few steps from this marker); Star Spangled Banner, 1795-1818 (a few steps from
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Design of the 49- and 50- Star Flags. (Submitted on December 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Facts about the United States Flag. (Submitted on December 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960 Marker
Photographed by Wekimedia
3. The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
