North Carolina Republic Flag NC Secession Flags Outdoor Sewn Double Nylon Embroidered 3 x 5 ft.

North Carolina Secession Flag – 3×5 Ft Double Nylon Embroidered | 1861 NC Republic Flag

This is the official secession-era flag of North Carolina, adopted following its withdrawal from the Union on May 20, 1861. Issued to state troops and carried throughout the American Civil War, it served as a state standard alongside Confederate regimental flags.

The flag includes two key dates:

• May 20, 1775 – referencing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, a resolution by citizens of Mecklenburg County declaring separation from British rule after receiving news of Lexington and Concord.

• May 20, 1861 – the date North Carolina seceded from the Union.

This flag was adopted by ordinance of the North Carolina Constitutional Convention on June 22, 1861, and remained in use until 1885, when it was replaced by a new state design.

🧵 NC Secession Flag Specifications:

• Size: 3 x 5 feet

• Material: Double-Ply Military-Grade Nylon – Weatherproof & Fade-Resistant

• Design: Embroidered red field with white central star; curved inscriptions of the two historic dates; blue and white bars as per ordinance

• Finish: Quad-stitched seams, two reinforced brass grommets

• Mounting: Compatible with all standard flagpoles

🧠 People Also Ask:

What is the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence?
A 1775 resolution by Mecklenburg County, NC citizens asserting independence from Britain — one of the earliest separatist actions in the American colonies.

Was this the official state flag during the Civil War?
Yes — this design was adopted and issued to North Carolina troops in 1861 and remained the state flag until 1885.

Why does the flag have two dates?
One marks the Mecklenburg Resolves (1775) and the other the state’s secession (1861) — symbolizing both Revolutionary and Confederate independence.