Newtown in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795 Marker
The original Betsy Ross was officially adopted by an act of Congress on June 14, 1777. It is generally believed that General George Washington was instrumental in designing the Betsy Ross Flag.
Erected by Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 36° 51.14′ N, 76° 11.115′ 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: U.S. Flag Civil War, 1861-1863 (here, next to this marker); The 49-Star Flag 1959-1960 (here, next to this marker); The 48-Star Flag 1912-1959 (here, next to this marker); Star Spangled Banner, 1795-1818 (here, next to this marker); U.S. Flag Mexican War, 1846-1847 (here, next to this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Truth About Betsy Ross. (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. Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795 Marker
Photographed by Wekimedia
3. Betsy Ross Flag, 1777-1795
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 181 times since then and 22 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.
