Here the First Confederate Flag was Unfurled in Georgia - Fairburn, GA
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Here the First Confederate Flag was Unfurled in Georgia marker located on Broad St (US 29) near Dodd St, Fairburn, GA.
Waymark Code: WM5B3N
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2008
Views: 11
Here the First Confederate Flag was Unfurled in Georgia
The ladies of an illustrious company leaving Montgomery, Ala. after the Confederate Congress adopted the Stars and Bars
March 4, 1961
Had the West Point train stopped at Grantville, GA. to buy material for a flag.
This they made and unfurled first at Fairburn, GA.
Erected by the Georgia Division U.D.C
June 3, 1937
The original marker, being beyond repair, has been replaced by a joint effort of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camps 1289 & 1361 and the United Daughters of the Confederacy
July 24, 1994
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: Not listed
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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