State Flag - 1A 86 - Johnson City, TN
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vhasler
N 36° 18.887 W 082° 21.362
17S E 378268 N 4019716
Historical marker near the grave of the Tennessee flag designer
Waymark Code: WM4VZ7
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2008
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Sign text:
In 1905 the Legislature adopted as the state flag one which was designed by Colonel Le Roy Reeves, a native and resident of Johnson City. The three stars represent the three grand divisions of Tennessee. The flag was first raised by Company F of the National Guard on October 10, 1911 during the dedication ceremonies of East Tennessee State Normal School.
Sign is located inside Oak Hill Cemetery. Access hours are limited to "Sun up to Sun down".
Marker Name: State Flag
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number: 1A 86
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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