Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

May Peace Prevail on Earth

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022

1. May Peace Prevail on Earth Marker

Inscription. Joining more than 200,000 locations around the world, this Palm Springs Pole brings the international initiative to this international city. Founded in 1955, the global Peace Pole Project seeks to "uplift humankind toward harmony rather than conflict."

This "planting" is made possible by the support of local interfaith church, synagogue, business and veteran groups and individuals. it is a gift to all who live here and passers by.

It reminds us to hold dear those who are harmed by conflict; including Barbara Keating, a Palm Springs community member who was a passenger on board American Flight 11 when it was flown into the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The languages displayed are: Arabic, Cahuilla, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog and Braille. This peace pole is the first to display this Cahuilla phrase.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Peace.

Location. 33° 49.255′ N, 116° 32.823′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. It can

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be reached from South Palm Canyon Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palm Springs CA 92262, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Coachella Valley,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McManus Village Green (here, next to this marker); The Oasis Hotel Dining Hall (a few steps from this marker); McCallum House (a few steps from this marker); "Above and Beyond" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plaza Theatre (about 600 feet away); Oasis Hotel (about 700 feet away); Welwood Murray Memorial Library (about 800 feet away); Palm Springs Desert Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Springs.

Other markers no longer nearby.

Marker and Peace Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 11, 2022

2. Marker and Peace Pole

The Original Palm Springs (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); The Hot Springs (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.