Colfax near Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Betsy Ross Flag - Circa 1790
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. Betsy Ross Flag - Circa 1790 Marker
The "Betsy Ross Flag", with the stars arranged in a circle, first appeared in the early 1790's. Although popularly believed that she made the first American flag at the request of George Washington, there is no historical verification of the claim. Betsy Ross did make flags in her upholstery shop in Philadelphia, including one for the Pennsylvania Navy and one with stars in a circle.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 36° 7.33′ N, 80° 2.083′ W. Marker is near Kernersville, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Colfax. It is on Pleasant View Trail 0.8 miles north of Park Cιntre Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker is 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: Guilford Courthouse Flag - 1781 (here, next to this marker); 20 Star Flag - 1818 (a few steps from this marker); National Flag - 1777 (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Star Flag - 1837
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. Betsy Ross Flag looking towards center obelisk at the Carolina Field of Honor
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
3. Betsy Ross Flag
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 12 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.
