Oroville in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Liberty Pole In The West
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 7, 2013
1. Original Site First Liberty Pole Marker
First Liberty Pole
In The West
1857
Bicentennial Replica Dedicated
200th Anniversary of Old
Glory, June 14, 1977.
Oroville Heritage Council
(Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976)
Erected 1977 by Oroville Heritage Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1855.
Location. 39° 30.829′ N, 121° 33.391′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Huntoon Street, on the left when traveling east on Montgomery Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Montgomery, Oroville CA 95965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); The American (within shouting distance of this marker); Gardella-Reece Building (within shouting distance of this marker); First Banking Institution in Ophir (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gray Nurse Hardware (about 300 feet
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 7, 2013
2. First Liberty Pole In The West Marker
The marker is to the right of the Liberty Pole.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 7, 2013
3. Replica Liberty Pole
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
