Roscoe in Coshocton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
24 Star Flag
(1822 - 1836)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009
1. 24 Star Flag Marker
This flag was created when Missouri was added to the Union. It was the first flag to be called “Old Glory” and to be recognized by the Army.
Erected by Roscoe Village Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • Military • Notable Events • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list.
Location. 40° 16.69′ N, 81° 52.616′ W. Marker is in Roscoe, Ohio, in Coshocton County. It is on Whitewoman Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coshocton OH 43812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Amish Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James Taylor House (Reconstructed) - 1971 (a few steps from this marker); In 1838 (a few steps from this marker); Wilson Jacob House - c.1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Maro Johnson's House - c.1833 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Maro Johnson's Office - 1842 (within shouting distance of this marker); James LeRetilley Building - 1847 (about 300 feet
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Other markers no longer nearby. Daniel Boyd House - c.1825 (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Caldersburgh Pearl -2001 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Roscoe Village Foundation. (Submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The 24-Star Flag. (Submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 29, 2009
2. 24 Star Flag and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
