Centennial Hill in Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
"Third National Confederate Flag"
Upon an outpouring of complaints that the 2nd national flag was too similar to a flag of truce, a red bar was added by act of Confederate Congress on March 4, 1865. Very few of these flags ever flew, however, as the war ended shortly thereafter.
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Credit: Don Troiani
"The Last Salute"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1859.
Location. 32° 22.699′ N, 86° 18.028′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is in Centennial Hill. Marker can be reached from Monroe Street east of North Bainbridge Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Dexter Ave, Montgomery AL 36130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alabama Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Second National Confederate Flag (a few steps from this marker); "Battle Flag of the Confederacy" (a few steps from this marker); First National Confederate Flag (a few steps from this marker); Albert L. Patterson (within shouting distance of this marker); "Moon Tree" (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama's First Capitals / The Alabama State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. There are four of these plaques located in the four corners of the Confederate monument.
Also see . . . Don Troiani's Civil War. Picture of the Last Salute (Submitted on October 14, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on October 8, 2013, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.