Birthplace of the Confederate Battle Flag
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Birthplace of the Confederate Battle Flag
Waymark Code: WM48JC
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2008
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During the First Battle of Manasses, amid the smoke of combat, troops found it difficult to distinguish between Union and Confederate flags. Generals P. G. T. Beauregard, Joseph E. Johnston and Quartermaster General William L. Cabell met near here in September 1861 and approved the first Confederate battle flag: a square of red flag, with blue diagonally crossed bars, and 12 stars. This pattern was adapted for use in other battle flags and was incorporated into the Confederate national flag in 1863. Beauregard's headquarters also hosted the 1 Oct. 1861 Fairfax Court House conference, during which Confederate President Davis and his generals plotted strategy.
Marker Number: B-261
Marker Title: Birthplace of the Confederate Battle Flag
Marker Location: Near corner of Oak St. and Main St.
County or Independent City: City of Fairfax
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources, 2007
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