Liberty Flag Raised in Taunton
- When
- 1774
- Where
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Episodes
- 1
In 1774, the Sons of Liberty raised a flag in Taunton, Massachusetts, prior to the American Revolution. The event is associated with the Taunton Green and is referred to as the 'Liberty & Union' or 'Taunton' flag raising.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, situated on the Taunton River. The flag raising described here took place in this locality in 1774, before the American Revolution.
The Flag Raising. In 1774, the Sons of Liberty raised a flag in Taunton. This act is described as a historic event prior to the American Revolution. The flag is identified in some accounts as the 'Liberty & Union' or 'Taunton' flag, with the Taunton Green cited as a possible site.
People involved
- Sons of Liberty · Organizers of the flag raising
Sources
- Taunton, Massachusetts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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