Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Flag of the Republic
De Zavala Flag
| | 1836 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
1. First Flag of the Republic Marker
This flag has become known as the first official Flag of the Republic of Texas. It was accepted during the March, 1836 convention that drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence. Some argue this flag never existed and that someone romantically made it up. However, the flag is shown as it appears here, in an 1836 political cartoon depicting Sam Houston and his undisciplined rag-tag army. Notable patriot, colonizer and statesman, Manuel Lorenzo Justiniano de Zavala for whom this flag was named, was one of the most talented and capable of the many native Mexicans involved in Texas' struggle against tyranny and independence from Mexico. He was born in the village of Tecoh in what is now the State of Yucatan, Mexico in 1789.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1836.
Location. 30° 18.633′ N, 95° 28.094′ 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: San Jacinto Liberty Flag (here, next to this marker); Second Flag of the Republic (here, next to this marker); Goliad Flag (here, next to this marker); Lone Star Flag (here, next to this marker); Troutman Lone Star (a few steps from this marker); The Texian (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Dodson's Tri-Color (a few steps from this marker); Gonzales Flag (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conroe.
Also see . . . The Flags:. Texas Flag Park
Represented(Submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)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.
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Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
2. First Flag of the Republic Flag and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 19, 2026
3. First Flag of the Republic Marker
The middle flag is the First Flag of the Republic.
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4. First Flag of the Republic 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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
