Colfax near Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
20 Star Flag - 1818
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. 20 Star Flag - 1818 Marker
Realizing the addition of a new star and new stripe for each new state was impractical, Congress passed the flag act of 1818 making the design 13 stripes and 20 stars for the 20 states. It became the official United States flag on April 13, 1818. Five stars were added for Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi, and it lasted just one year. The only president to serve under this flag was James Monroe.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the Vexillology series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1818.
Location. 36° 7.334′ N, 80° 2.094′ 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 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.
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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: Betsy Ross Flag - Circa 1790 (a few steps from this marker); Great Star Flag - 1837 (a few steps from this marker); Guilford Courthouse Flag - 1781 (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sumter Flag - 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); 50 Star Flag - 1960 (within shouting distance of this marker); 38 Star Flag - 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); National Flag - 1777 (within shouting distance of this marker); 48 Star Flag - 1912 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. 20 Star Flag and Marker looking towards center obelisk at the Carolina Field of Honor
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
3. 20 Star Flag
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 9 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.
