Newtown in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The 50-Star Flag 1960
On July 4th, 1960, the United States raised the present 50-Star Flag signaling the admission of Hawaii as our 50th and last state. To date, we have had twenty-seven national flags, and they have all flown in glory over this great nation, the United States.
Erected by Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 36° 51.137′ N, 76° 11.121′ 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 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); The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960 (here, next to this marker); Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795 (a few steps from this marker); Star Spangled Banner, 1795-1818 (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. 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.)
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 134 times since then and 6 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.


