Pass Christian in Harrison County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
The Flag of the United States of America
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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1787.
Location. 30° 19.017′ N, 89° 14.42′ W. Marker is in Pass Christian, Mississippi, in Harrison County. Marker 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.
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. ¼ 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 27, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.