Near St. Paul in Henry County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lincoln Presidential Campaign Flagpole
Photographed By J Moran, May 19, 2022
1. Lincoln Presidential Campaign Flagpole Marker
100’ foot flagpole raised here for Lincoln’s Presidential Campaign
July 28, 1860
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1860.
Location. 40° 49.535′ N, 91° 30.238′ W. Marker is near St. Paul, Iowa, in Henry County. Marker is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 330th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point IA 52656, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Railroad Items (approx. 8.7 miles away); Peterson Manufacturing Building (approx. 8.7 miles away); Henry County Court House (approx. 10 miles away); Dedicated to Henry County Veterans (approx. 10 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 10 miles away); Henry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 10 miles away); Harlan Hotel (approx. 10.2 miles away); Das Deutsches Kollegium (approx. 10˝ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2022. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 9, 2022, by Joseph Moran of West Point, Iowa. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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