Akron in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grant Club Pole
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
1. Grant Club Pole Marker
Inscription.
Grant Club Pole. . In the 1800's it was the custom in presidential campaigns to raise a pole to honor the candidate. When President U.S. Grant campaigned for a second term in 1872, the Akron Grant for President Club, raised their first oak pole, which was replaced in 1904. Both poles came from the Dexter Denio farm on the main road which was located at the junction of Route 5 and 93, one mile south of this site.
That oak pole became a landmark for the Akron-Newstead area.
This third oak pole, erected at the junction of Buell Street and Clarence Center Road, was dedicated on July 4, 1988. This oak tree was donated by Russell and Carol Rosenburg, from their farm on Greenbush Road.
In the 1800's it was the custom in presidential campaigns to raise a pole to honor the candidate. When President U.S. Grant campaigned for a second term in 1872, the Akron Grant for President Club, raised their first oak pole, which was replaced in 1904. Both poles came from the Dexter Denio farm on the main road which was located at the junction of Route 5 and 93, one mile south of this site.
That oak pole became a landmark for the Akron-Newstead area.
This third oak pole, erected at the junction of Buell Street and Clarence Center Road, was dedicated on July 4, 1988. This oak tree was donated by Russell and Carol Rosenburg, from their farm on Greenbush Road.
Location. 43° 0.687′ N, 78° 30.127′ W. Marker is in Akron, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Buell Street (New York State Route 93) and Clarence Center Road, on the left when traveling north on Buell Street. Marker and pole are on a triagular median at the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Akron NY 14001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
2. Grant Club Pole and Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
3. Grant Club Pole and Marker
Looking northward on NY Route 93 (right), and towards the marker (left).
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
4. Southward View Grant Club Pole, Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
5. Eastward View Grant Club Pole, Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
