On 9 August 1889, Franceville declared itself independent under the leadership of mayor/president Ferdinand Chevillard and with its own red, white and blue flag with five stars.
Dana 9. kolovoz 1889., Franceville je proglasio nezavisnost pod vodstvom gradonačelnika/predsjednik Ferdinanda Chevillarda pod svojom crveno, bijelo, plavo zastavom s pet zvjezdica.