Almont in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Almont's Liberty Pole Dedicated

July 4, 1865

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

1. Almont's Liberty Pole Dedicated Marker

Inscription. More than 250 men joined the
Union Army in Almont during
the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Sixteen died in action,
nineteen died of disease.
Almont is proud
of her sons and their families
who helped preserve
The United States of America.

Donated by Rick Liblong
Author of "Answering the Call to Duty"

Erected 2013.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 42° 55.229′ N, 83° 2.67′ W. Memorial is in Almont, Michigan, in Lapeer County. It can be reached from the intersection of East St. Clair Street and South Main Street (State Highway 53). Marker is at the east end of Fountain Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Almont MI 48003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

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least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 101 South Main Street—Almont Fountain Park (here, next to this marker); 121 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 129 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 138 South Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Currier House (about 600 feet away); Henry Stephens Memorial Library (about 800 feet away); Almont Society of the New Church (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Almont.

Regarding Almont's Liberty Pole Dedicated. via Almont Historical Society:
"On July 13, 2013, the Almont Downtown Development Authority with the assistance of the Almont American Legion dedicated a plaque to those Almont men who lost their lives during the Civil War.
Out of a township of about 2,000 people, more than 250 volunteered and served and 35 lost their lives. The 12-by-14 inch bronze plaque which includes a photograph of Almont’s Liberty Pole was donated by Rick Liblong, Class of 1966. The Liberty Pole was

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 16, 2020

2. Almont's Liberty Pole Dedicated Marker

erected on the northeast corner of the four corners on July 4, 1865 to honor the men who had served during the Civil War. Being a wooden pole, it eventually rotted at the base and for safety reasons it was removed in 1919."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.

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