Since the first Stars and Stripes was made in 1777, stars have been added as new states entered the Union until the last two representing Alaska and Hawaii were added – thus totally fifty stars. HISTORY OF EL PASO TEXAS FLAGS ACROSS AMERICA
OLD GLORY MEMORIAL
On September 11, 2001, a group visited the corner of Diana and Gateway North, with the idea of erecting a 180 foot flag pole. The plan was p
resented to the El Paso Community College Board of Directors and permission was granted to lease the property. The Flag Board of Directors organized on September 6, 2002, to start fund raising to build the flag pole. On December 3rd, 2003, the flag pole was erected and the first 40 by 80 foot US flag was raised. A 50 x 100 foot flag was purchased June 11, 2006. The big flag, 50 state flags, 6 territorial flags, 6 service flags, and the POW/MIA flag is flown on all major holidays. The “Flags Across America” program continues today. The cost of maintaining the site, utilities, insurance, repairs and replacement of flags is a huge expense. The El Paso Texas Flags Across America is a 501(C)(3), and is NOT funded by any City, County, State or Federal programs. It is solely funded by the generous donations from the patriotic community. YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
