Noonan was founded in 1906 by the Great Northern Railroad in the northeast corner of Divide County and is located at the intersection ND Highways 5 and 40. It was named after a family with farming and mining interests in the area.
Colors and Meaning. Over the years, the colors of the French National flag have come to represent liberty, equality, and fraternity â all ideals associated with the French Revolution. But the meaning behind the colors has come after the fact, and there are many theories.
Joan's standard led to the prominent use of white on later French flags. From the accession of the Bourbons to the throne of France, the green ensign of the navy became a plain white flag, the symbol of purity and royal authority. The merchant navy was assigned the old flag of the nation of France, the white cross on a blue field. 1  The Oriflamme, the banner of the Capetians.  2 France ancien, the early coat of arms of the French kings appeared circa 1211. 3  Banner of the Kingdom of France during 12th to 13th century.  4 France moderne, a simplified coat of arms adopted in 1376.