Twelve Mile Circle – An Appreciation of Unusual Places

6 Flags Over Texas

Conventional wisdom notes that six national flags flew over the State of Texas at one time or another. It’s colloquial to the point of the Six Flags amusement parks taking their name from it. But what are the six flags?

The Entrance to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. Photo by Bryan Kemp; (CC BY 2.0)

Spain
France
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Confederate States of America
United States of America

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December 9, 2007

History, U.S. States

Twelve Mile Circle

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