Colfax in Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
38 Star Flag - 1877
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. 38 Star Flag - 1877 Marker
Colorado entered the Union in 1876 and that brought the need for a 38-star flag, which was introduced in 1877. This flag incorporated the Betsy Ross circle of 13 stars within the concentric circle of stars, plus a star in each corner. This design became popular during the Civil War and remained so until the late 1800's.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 36° 7.343′ N, 80° 2.125′ W. Marker is in 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. 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: 50 Star Flag - 1960 (a few steps from this marker); 48 Star Flag - 1912 (a few steps from this marker); Fort Sumter Flag - 1861 (a few steps from this marker); Great Star Flag - 1837 (within shouting distance of this marker); 20 Star Flag - 1818
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. 38 Star Flag and looking towards center obelisk at the Carolina Field of HonorMarker
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
3. 38 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 10 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.
