Colfax near Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gadsden Flag - 1775
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. Gadsden Flag - 1775 Marker
The Gadsden Flag is one of the United States historical flags that displays the rattlesnake. It was presented to the Continental Congress by Colonel Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina. The Gadsden Flag was used on revolutionary warships as the captains' personal flag. It displays a coiled rattlesnake and the words "Don't Tread On Me" on a yellow/mustard colored background.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 36° 7.314′ N, 80° 2.045′ W. Marker is near Kernersville, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Colfax. It is on Pleasant View Trail just east of Willow Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker lies at ground level. It is a part of a flag display near the entrance of Carolina Field of Honor. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1945 Pleasant Vw Trl, Kernersville NC 27284, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and specifically in Piedmont Triad. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Sons of Liberty Flag - 1775 (here, next to this marker); Grand Union Flag - 1775 (a few steps from this marker); National Flag - 1777 (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. Gadsden Flag and Marker display looking towards the center obelisk in the background
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
3. Gadsden Flag
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
