I’ve read that the phrase “six flags over Texas” refers to the six national flags that flew over Texas.
Can someone please tell me which countries flags flew over Texas, and when did they fly?
Spanish - 1519 to 1685
French - 1685 to 1690
Spanish - 1690 to 1821
Mexican - 1821 to 1836
Republic of Texas - 1836 to 1845
United States - 1845 to 1861
Confederate States - 1861 to 1865
United States - 1865 to the present
1685? Please clarify. I thought it was Spanish Territory until Mexican independence.
While Spain laid claim to Texas, there was almost no actual Spanish presence in Texas. In 1685 LaSalle established a fort on what is now the Keeran Ranch in Victoria County. Another French explorer, DeLeon established himself as well. But by 1690 the French claim had been abandoned.
So, while the French flag flew over Texas during that time, the list that Abby provided might give the impression that the period 1685 - 1690 was a hiatus in Spanish rule where it really was not. They just had a couple of claim jumpers on the coast who gave up after a few years and left (actually, LaSalle did not - he was murdered there by one of his men in, IIRC, 1686 or 1687).
Cecil Adams on What are the six flags that have flown over Texas?
And I see Abby’s been back to answer the question as I typed.
Hi beatle Thanks for the thorough explanation.
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