Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Flag of the Texas Navy
1835-1845
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. Flag of the Texas Navy Marker
This flag saw much action throughout the Texas Revolution and then became the Texas Navy Flag for the Republic of Texas. Before the Republic and during the revolution it was flown over land as well as at sea. Pedro Delgado, a colonel in Santa Anna's army, mentions this flag in his diary as does Santa Anna's Secretary of War stating "a banner similar to the U.S. of North America has been seen and some boats fly this device". Some historians believe that William Barret Travis was speaking of this flag when he wrote "...our flag still waves proudly from the walls" in his famous Alamo letter. To some, it was known as "The Texas National Flag". It was used uniformly as the official flag of the Texas Navy. Piracy was rampant in the Gulf of Mexico at the time and when this flag hung limp it so resembled the USA flag that pirate ships as well as the Mexican Navy would avoid vessels flying it. Perhaps it was unintentional luck or a shrewd visual tactic but whatever the case it worked. It was flown by The Republic of Texas Navy until 1846 when Texas joined the Union. This flag flies proudly over the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport, Texas.
Erected 2011 by Friends of the Flag Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Texas Independence • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1825.
Location. 30° 18.644′ N, 95° 28.107′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is on Freedom Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Metcalf Street. The marker is located at the Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 Freedom Blvd, Conroe TX 77301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also on the American Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, 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: 1824 Tri-Color Flag (here, next to this marker); Alabama Red Rovers
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Also see . . . The Flags:. Texas Flag Park
Represented in the park are 13 significant flags flown during the Texas Revolution as Texas became a sovereign nation. With over 50 to choose from, 13 were selected to symbolize the 13 colonies of Texas at the time and the 13 day siege at the Alamo. Historian Jim Walker worked tirelessly with Stephen Hardin and Stephen Moore, noted Texas authors and historians, in choosing the flags.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Flag of the Texas Navy and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. Flag of the Texas Navy Marker
The view of several of the flags with the Texian Statue in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
