Period dressed educators view the historic Battle of Athens flag. This was the first time this flag had been back at the original site of use in 150 years and one day. This flag was captured by Moore's home guard from Martin Green's Missouri militia. It was held by a member of Moore's guard, Mr. D. Beaman, until 1901when he donated it to the State Historical Society of Iowa.
The flag was heavily souvenired by Moore's men after capturing it. Souveniring refers to cutting a section of the flag as a symbol of victory. From historical research the flag would have originally had 15 stars appliqued to the canton with a bear design at center.
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