The Cabarrus County Carolina Club’s flag retirement program will turn two years old on June 14, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the club has 14 collection boxes placed in the community and 2 more to be placed soon. The totals of flags collected through this program are:
2022 – 366 flags
2023 – 3829 flags
2024 – 765 flags (as of April 14th)
Grand Total – 4960 flags
The worn and tattered US and state flags collected will be retired properly, in a dignified manner, adhering to the US Flag code. The club is partnering with local community groups, such as the Scouts and Daughters of the American Revolution, to carry out the retirement ceremonies.
In the process of collecting these flags, we always find a number of them that are still serviceable. Some are almost brand new and others are slightly worn or needed minor repairs and can still represent our country well. These flags are available to any group or person that needs one to display proudly. Most are 3′ x 5′ with a sleeve that goes over an angled pole that you would attach to your house. But we also have others, up to 5′ x 8′ with gromets, that would attach to a traditional flag pole. There are also some “stick” flags, used for parades and in cemeteries, as well as large flags to cover a casket, available. If you would like a flag, use the contact information below to make your request. The flags are free to those who can use them, but a small donation to help cover the costs of the program is always appreciated.
The club currently has 14 active collection boxes with site sponsors in three counties. They are located at:
CABARRUS COUNTY
Concord:
American Legion Post 51 Box is located to the left of the main building in front of the garage/outbuilding.
165 Wilshire Dr. SW
Concord, NC 28025
American Legion Post 172 Box is located to the right of the main entrance.
436 Rutherford Dr SW
Concord, NC 28025
St. James Catholic Church Scouts BSA Troop 103 Box is to the left of the main door to Gill Hall on Fawn Circle.
139 Manor Ave. SW
Concord, NC 28025
Kannapolis:
American Legion Post 115 Box is located to the left of the main entrance.
615 S Main St
Kannapolis, NC
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Box is to the right of the door to the rectory offices.
108 St Joseph St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Cabarrus County Human Resources Center Box is to the left of the main entrance.
1303 S Cannon Blvd.
Kannapolis NC 28083
Harrisburg:
Lowes Foods of Harrisburg/American Legion Post 533 Box is at the main entrance.
4445 School House Commons
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Midland:
American Legion Post 433 Box is located under the shelter to the left of the building.
12975 Cabarrus Station Rd.
Midland, NC 28107
Rob Wallace Park Box is to the left of the park office door.
12900 Bethel School Rd.
Midland, NC 28107
Lake Side Barber Shop
1282 NC 27
Midland, NC 28107
Mt. Pleasant:
Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum Box is to the right side of the circle drive in front of the corner of the main building.
1145 N College St.
Mt Pleasant, NC 28124
STANLY COUNTY
Locust:
Walmart – Locust The box is in the middle front of the store beside the flagpole.
876 W Main St.
Locust, NC 28097.
ORANGE COUNTY
Chapel Hill:
American Legion Post 6 The box is located to the right of the front door.
3700 Hwy 54 W
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Town of Chapel Hill (Old American Legion Building) The box is located near the building to the right of the parking lot.
1714 Legion Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Those wishing to help with retiring flags or being site sponsors for future boxes should contact David Jones (davidcjones31339@gmail.com). We are also looking for other suitable collection boxes to use.
