Colfax near Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The U.S. Army Flag
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. The U.S. Army Flag Marker
Prior to 1956 the Army was the only service without a flag. Today's army flag was dedicated on June 14 (Flag Day) in 1956. The flag displays a replica of the war office seal. The Phrygian cap within the replica has the motto "This We'll Defend" written on a scroll around a rattlesnake.
In honor of the many Cone Mills employees who have served to protect our country.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Military. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1956.
Location. 36° 7.294′ N, 80° 2.101′ W. Memorial is near Kernersville, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Colfax. It can be reached from Pleasant View Trail 0.8 miles north of Park Cιntre Drive, on the left when traveling north. The marker's location is the Carolina Field of Honor. The specific marker is at ground next to the U.S. Army Memorial to the south of the center obelisk. Accessibility is a short walking distance from nearby parking areas. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1945 Pleasant Vw Trl, Kernersville NC 27284, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: United States Army Memorial (here, next to this marker); United States Marine Corps Memorial (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. The U.S. Army Flag Marker. At ground level in the planter next to the flag.
Location is by the U.S. Army Memorial (on the left) at the Carolina Field of Honor
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 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
