Troutman Flag handcrafted-american-flags The design was adopted by

The design was adopted by the Minute Men of South Carolina

which was the key for both commerce and immigration

Self reliance and community spirit were common threads throughout American history

In the lower left corner of this map is this important notation:

Texans seem to be recognized throughout the world as TEXANS first and AMERICANS second

Troutman Flag handcrafted-american-flags The design was adopted byIn 1835, the Texan's fight for independence attracted attention throughout the United States. Public meetings were held in many towns, and representatives of the new Texas government were welcomed in cities from New Orleans to New York. Although the official policy of the United States was one of neutrality, hundreds of individuals headed west to respond to the call for help and to seek their fortune in Texas. In addition, organized groups of