Near Greater Napanee in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Royal Union Flag

1707-1801

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

1. The Royal Union Flag Marker

Inscription. Originally designed in 1606, this flag was officially adopted in 1707 by England and Scotland as their royal standard at the time of the union of the thrones and parliaments of both countries. It consists of the blue background and white diagonal cross of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland, with superimposed the red cross of St. George, Patron Saint of England. The white piping is a heraldic device used to separate the blue and red portions. When the American Revolution began in 1775, many people remained loyal to the British crown. By the end of the war, most were compelled to leave the thirteen colonies. About 2,000 of a much larger number settled the townships in and around this area. They and their descendants are known as United Empire Loyalists. This royal standard was their flag.

Erected 1998 by Kingston and District Branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1606.

Location. 44° 2.873′ N, 77° 3.068′ W. Marker is near Greater

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Napanee, Ontario, in Lennox and Addington County. It is on Loyalist Parkway (Provincial Highway 33) close to Quinte View Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greater Napanee ON K0K, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario

and specifically in Southeastern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 24 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bay of Quinte Loyalist Settlement (a few steps from this marker); Escape of the Royal George 1812 (approx. 19 kilometers away); James Kenney, 1884-1946 (approx. 21 kilometers away); Nelson International Raceway (approx. 21.5 kilometers away); County of Lennox and Addington Court House and Campus (approx. 24.1 kilometers away).

More about this marker. This marker is located in a small park next to the eastern terminal of the Glenora Ferry

Also see . . . Union Jack - Wikipedia. The Union Jack, or Union Flag, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. The flag also has an official or semi-official status in some other Commonwealth realms; for example, it is known by law in Canada as the "Royal Union Flag". (Submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

2. The Royal Union Flag Marker

This marker is on the right.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014

3. The Royal Union Flag Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.