Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color
1835
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color Marker
Twenty-three year old Sarah Dodson, originally from Kentucky, offered to make this flag for her husband's volunteer company as tensions mounted between the Texians and Mexico. Her husband, Archelaus Dodson, became a First Lt. in Captain Andrew Robinson's Harrisburg volunteers. Sarah Dodson's family was part of Stephen F. Austin's "Old Three Hundred" and settled by the Brazos River on land now in Brazoria County. Reportedly the first Lone Star Flag, this banner was displayed in the town of Gonzales in October 1835 and in December of that year, it proudly flew during the Siege of Bexar and the Battle of Concepcion. When the Declaration of Independence was signed, two flags were seen flying over Convention Hall at Washington on the Brazos. One was described as a Lone Star Flag and is believed to have been this one made by Sarah. Following the events at Goliad and the Alamo, Sarah and her family were refugees in "The Runaway Scrape" as Texians fled from Santa Anna's advancing army. She gave birth to a daughter during the escape.
Erected 2011 by Friends of the Flag Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1835.
Location. 30° 18.642′ N, 95° 28.097′ W. Marker
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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: Troutman Lone Star (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Flag (here, next to this marker); New Orleans Greys (a few steps from this marker); Goliad Flag (a few steps from this marker); The Texian (a few steps from this marker); Alabama Red Rovers (a few steps from this marker); San Jacinto Liberty Flag (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.
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. Dodson tri-color flag
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color Flag and Marker
The Dodson tri-color (tricolor, tricolour, or tricolore) flag, more commonly the Dodson flag, or Dodson's flag, is a flag originally created by Mrs. Sarah Dodson for Captain Andrew Robinson's Harrisburg Company (of Texas Volunteers) in the Texas Revolution, where her husband, Archelaus Dodson, was enlisted. Constructed in 1835, the Dodson flag served as a symbol of the company in the midst of the revolution, having been flown on their march from the former, Harrisburg, Texas, to Gonzales, and later, possibly with a different company, over Cibolo Creek.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color Marker
The view of several of the flags with the Texian Statue in the foreground. The Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color flag is the second flag from the right side of the flags.
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4. Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color 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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
