Flags of the Texas

Revolution

The Alamo FlagThis is the banner that flew over the Alamo for 13 days as

less than 200 Texans held off a Mexican army of over 5,000 men. On March 6, 1836 the Alamo had fallen. It is

estimated that 182 Texans lost their lives while approximately 1500 Mexicans were killed and another

1500 Mexicans were wounded.

The Gonzales FlagThe Mexicans loaned the Texans a cannon to keep the Indians away, but then thought better of the idea and asked for the cannon back. This flag was the Texan’s

answer as the first shots of the war for independence were fired on October 2, 1835.

Captain Scott’s FlagA flag of one of the many independent groups who reported to

Stephen F. Austin at San Felipe to fight for a free and sovereign Texas.

The Dodson FlagThe first “Lone Star” flag that flew over the delegates at Washington on the Brazos as Texas Independence was

declared at the first Constitutional Convention in March of 1836.

The Troutman FlagOne of the most inspirational symbols during the dark days

between the fall of the Alamo and the victory at San Jacinto.

Flag of the Texas NavyIn November of 1835 the General Council formed the Texas

Navy, purchasing the first ships: the Independence, Brutus, and Invincible. If the Texas Navy had not been able

to keep the crucial supply lines to New Orleans and America open, the Texas revolution would have failed. The ships flew both the Texas Navy flag and the Alamo flag.

First Flag of the RepublicSelected by five signers of Texas’ Declaration of

Independence, this flag may have been inspired by Colonel Fannin’s request: “Give us a flag to fight under as unlike

theirs as possible… in time to hoist it in defiance of Santa Anna.”

Second Flag of the RepublicOn March 3, 1837, the Republic of Texas, under this flag,

was recognized by the United States of America as a sovereign and independent nation. Later that year Texas applied for annexation and statehood, but was declined.

Third Flag of the RepublicTexas’ flag during the last seven years as an independent

country. Under this banner, Texas was recognized by France and England. In 1846, this last flag of the Republic

became the official state flag.

"Gallery of The Republic : Austin, Texas."

Gallery of The Republic : Austin, Texas. Web. 04 Nov. 2013.

Asleep at the Wheel. "Deguello." Remembers the Alamo. Shout Factory, 2004. MP3.

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