Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Troutman Lone Star
1836
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. Troutman Lone Star Marker
Joanna Troutman, an 18 year old from Crawford County, Georgia, created this flag for a group of volunteers from Macon, Georgia. It was made of white silk bearing a blue five pointed star with the words "Liberty or Death" on one side and "Where Liberty Dwells there is my country" in Latin on the other. When the Georgia volunteers arrived in Velasco on January 8, 1836 the flag was unfurled above the American Hotel. It was then carried to Goliad, where Fannin raised it as the national flag when he heard of the Texas Declaration of Independence being signed. The flag was torn to shreds and only its remnants flew above the battle.
Erected 2011 by Friends of the Flag Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1836.
Location. 30° 18.64′ N, 95° 28.095′ 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: Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color (here, next to this marker); Goliad Flag (here, next to this marker); Gonzales Flag (a few steps from this marker); San Jacinto Liberty Flag (a few steps from this marker); The Texian (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); New Orleans Greys (a few steps from this marker); Second 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
this page online
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. Joanna Troutman: Designer of the Texas Lone Star Flag. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
Joanna Troutman, designer of an early Texas Lone Star flag, was born on February 19, 1818, in Baldwin County, Georgia, the daughter of Hiram Bainbridge Troutman. In 1835, in response to an appeal for aid to the Texas cause, the Georgia Battalion, commanded by Col. William Ward, traveled to Texas.(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Troutman Lone Star Flag and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. Troutman Lone Star Marker
The view of several of the flags with the Texian Statue in the foreground. The Troutman Lone Star Flag is on the right side.
Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons
4. Troutman Lone Star Marker
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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
