US Flag Over Capitol
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lazer
N 32° 22.652 W 086° 18.072
16S E 565734 N 3582498
Tells the story of the collapse Confederacy and the raising of the US flag afterwards.
Waymark Code: WM3GHW
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member thomasl714
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This event occured on April 12, 1865. It happened 3 days after Lee's surrender at Appomattox. This showing signaled the winds of change that were underway.
Marker Name: United States Flag Raised Over Alabama Capitol

Marker Type: Urban

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Date Dedicated / Placed: 1995

Marker Number: Not listed
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