Title
The first flag of independence raised in the South, by the citizens of Savannah, Ga.
Caption
The first flag of independence raised in the South, by the citizens of Savannah, Ga. November 8th, 1860. A view of the public meeting in Johnson Square, Savannah, prompted by news of Lincoln's election, where a resolution was adopted for a state secession convention. In the nocturnal scene, the square is crowded with animated spectators surrounding an obelisk, where a banner emblazoned with the image of a coiled rattlesnake and the words 'Our Motto Southern Rights, Equality of the States, Don't Tread on Me' is displayed.
Date
1860
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A00_418
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (7,5Mb) / 18,4in x 12,7in / 5510 x 3806 (300dpi)