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Six Flags over Texas

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2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 45' 19.4976", -97° 4' 11.586"
 
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    Flags of six different countries have been raised over Texas. In 1519 the land was claimed for Spain, whose explorers came later in search of silver and gold, but found buffalo, Indians and mirages. They planted the red and gold banner of Spain, with its lions and castles, beside the cross of the missionaries intent on converting the Red Men.

The gold and white standard of France arrived in 1685 with the expedition of La Salle, the first resident Governor of Texas. Around a fort built near the Lavaca River, La Salle tried to establish a permanent colony for his King. He failed and in 1687 was killed by his own men.

French activity in Texas caused Spain to renew her interest. Finding the fort of La Salle in ruins, the Spaniards in 1689 began to build missions and presidios, and grant land for ranches and colonies.

Smoldering rebellion in 1821 brought an end to Spanish rule.

Afterward the green, white and red flag of Mexico—with its eagle, serpent and cactus—flew in Texas for 15 years. The settlers joined together in building towns, farming, fighting Indians. Then the policies of dictator Santa Anna provoked revolution.

On March 2, 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted and signed at Washington-on-the-Brazos.

The was born in the dark era of the fall of , Goliad Massacre and Runaway Scrape of settlers fleeing before the coming of Santa Anna and his army. The glorious victory of the Texans at San Jacinto on April 2, 1836, established the sovereignty of the Lone Star Flag.

As a nation, Texas built towns and mills; developed strong commerce; fought against the Indians and foreign raiders; established patterns of justice, with Homestead Acts and other laws; and won the respect of all the world.

However,after nine yeas as a Republic, the people voted in favor of annexation to the United States. On February 16, 1846, the Lone Star banner became a state flag and Texas took her position as the 28th star in the United States flag.

Until 1861 no other state adopted a flag, but the Lone Star has been the pride of Texas through all the years since 1836.

For 4 years, 1861-1865, the stars and bars of the Confederate States of America flew over Texas. 90,000 Texans served the South. The state supplied large amounts of cotton, food and other goods. At the end of the Civil War, Old Glory with its stars and stripes again was raised.

Some other flags have flown somewhat briefly over parts of Texas, but the six national banners shown here are those of enduring history. The exhibits associated with the Six Flags over Texas make vivid the colorful history of the Lone Star State.

This page last updated: 3/21/2010 15:46:30

 
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Historical Markers at Six Flags Amusement Park:

Cable Tool Rig
Six Flags Carousel
Narrow Gauge Railway

Visit the official site for the amusement park at: Six Flags

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Six Flags over Texas Historical Marker Location Map, Arlington, Texas

 
   
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