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November 18, 1835 Joanna Troutman presents the first Lone Star flag to Col. William Ward, commander of the Georgia Battalion. The Macon, Georgia-area troops were headed west to join in the fight for Texas independence.
City of Macon, Georgia
Crawford County, Georgia
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January 8, 1836 The Georgia Battalion under the command of Col. William Ward unfurls a flag featuring a large blue star on a field of white in Velasco. They are enroute to join Col. James Fannin at Goliad.
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March 8, 1836 Col. James Fannin flies the "Lone Star" flag, designed by Georgian Joanna Troutman, at Goliad, making it the first flag to fly over an independent Texas.
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