Fort McPherson Flagpole

Fort McPherson Flagpole. . This flagpole stood above Fort McPherson from 1877 to 1882 when it was removed and put in storage. It was later donated to the Lincoln County Historical Museum. Of what you can see here today the only original part is the main flagpole itself. The connecting mechanism and the main anchor post, which is set in the ground, are reproductions to mimic how the flagpole would have been secured. , Fort McPherson was an important outpost during the Indian wars. To reflect its importance a tall flagpole was needed. Trees were scarce on the Plains and so to get the height two trees were needed. This accounts for the two part flagpole. The original main anchor post was much taller, raising the connecting mechanism and the main pole higher than you see it today. Its current height is so visitors can see how the flagpole operates. , The latest restoration which took place in 2015 was part of an Eagle Scout Project. The anchor post is set in rock and sand instead of concrete because it is a more traditional way to set the pole. The finial at the top is a replica because the original is believed to be on top of the flagpole at Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska.