| . | Red is for courage. |
| . | White is for faith and purity. |
| . | Blue is for vigilance and perseverance. |
| . | Yellow is for honor and loyalty. |
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| Second Star | The yellow star is in remembrance of Van Buren County casualties of war who paid the supreme sacrifice for the pres- ervation of our freedoms. |
| Third Star | Represents the natural resources of Van Buren County which are clean air, pure water, timber, coal, fertile soil and wild life. |
| Fourth Star | Stands for the industry, factories, mills, mines and farms of Van Buren County. |
| Fifth Star | Is indicative of Van Buren County's prosperity. |
 Tennessee Genealogy Web 1996 |
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