Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Flag of the United States of America
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
1. The Flag of the United States of America Marker
The Stars and Stripes originated as a result of a resolution offered by the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and adopted June 14, 1777.
Erected 1976 by the Bicentennial Committee of Pass Christian, Mississippi.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1777.
Location. 30° 19.017′ N, 89° 14.42′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. It can be reached from East Scenic Drive 0.1 miles west of Fleitas Avenue. Located along a path in War Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian MS 39571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Liberty Bell (a few steps from this marker); Constitution of the United States of America (a few steps from this marker); Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Star Spangled Banner (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Blues & Jazz in the Pass (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saucier-Bidwell-Pratt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lawrence Guyot (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pass Christian.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article - Flag of the United States. (Submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
2. The Flag of the United States Monument
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
3. Monument on left in background.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 19, 2015
4. War Memorial Park
Public Domain
5. One of the original 1777 Flags.
By Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey a naval flag designer.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
