Colfax near Kernersville in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The U.S. Navy Flag
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
1. The U.S. Navy Flag Marker
Ships in the earliest periods in the nation's naval history flew a variety of flags. Today's Navy flag was authorized April 24, 1959, and represents the Navy's operational forces at sea. The Navy seal serves as the main feature. Unlike other flags and pennants which fly from graff, mast, or staff on board naval vessels, the flag of the U.S. Navy is reserved for display purposes and carried by honor guards at ceremonial events.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1959.
Location. 36° 7.295′ N, 80° 2.109′ W. Marker is near Kernersville, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is in Colfax. It is on Pleasant View Trail 0.8 miles east of Willow Creek Road, on the left when traveling north. Location is the Carolina Field of Honor. The specific marker is at ground next to the U.S. Navy Memorial to the southwest of the center obelisk. Accessibility is a short walking distance from nearby parking areas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1945 Pleasant Vw Trl, Kernersville NC 27284, United States
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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 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 Marine Corps Memorial (here, next to this marker); The United States Navy Memorial (here, next to this marker); United States Army Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The U.S. Army Flag (a few steps from this marker); Betsy Ross Flag - Circa 1790 (within shouting distance of this marker); 20 Star Flag - 1818 (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Star Flag - 1837 (within shouting distance of this marker); Guilford Courthouse Flag - 1781 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
2. The U.S. Navy Flag and Marker next to the Navy Memorial
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 20, 2026
3. The U.S. Navy Flag behind the Navy Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
