Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alabama Red Rovers
1835-1836
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. Alabama Red Rovers Marker
Although sympathic volunteers from Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia and Tennessee poured into Texas to assist the Texians rights to life, liberty and home, the Alabama Red Rovers came marching under this red banner. They were nicknamed "Red Rovers" because of their pants being dyed red, and wearing fringed bright red, green and brown check hunting shirts. Dr. Jack Shackleford of Alabama answered Sam Houston's call for volunteers. This brave volunteer regiment fought at The Seige of Bexar and then were cornered and captured at the Battle of Coleto Creek. The majority of the Alabama Red Rovers were massacred at Goliad. Few survived, Dr. Shackleford, a physician, was spared by the Mexican army and was forced to give medical attention to the Mexican wounded. Their bravery and unjust slaughter at Goliad emotionally fueled the exhausted Texian forces and the cry "Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo" would soon ring across the battlefield at San Jacinto.
Erected 2011 by Friends of the Flag Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence.
Location. 30° 18.645′ N, 95° 28.105′ W. Marker is in Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is on Freedom Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Metcalf Street, on the left when traveling north. 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: Flag of the Texas Navy (here, next to this marker); New Orleans Greys (here, next to this marker); 1824 Tri-Color Flag (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Flag
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Also see . . .
1. 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.)
2. Red Rovers. Wikipedia
The Red Rovers, commonly referred to as the Alabama Red Rovers, was a military volunteer company organized in Courtland, Alabama to support the Texas Revolution.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Alabama Red Rovers and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. Alabama Red Rovers Marker
The view of several of the flags with the Texian Statue in the foreground.
Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons
4. Alabama Red Rovers Flag
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 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
