Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Official Olympic Flagpole
October 17, 2022
1. Official Olympic Flagpole Marker
This official Olympic flagpole was used at Squaw Valley, California in the pageantry ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in February 18-28, 1960.
Walt Disney
Chairman of Pageantry
Erected by Walt Disney.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1960.
Location. 43° 32.599′ N, 96° 43.706′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Avenue and West 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Avenue. Located south of the Washington Pavilion's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First School House (here, next to this marker); Washington High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Eliza Tupper Wilkes (within shouting distance of this marker); Calvary Cathedral (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nils A. Boe (about 400 feet away); Lt. Jonas Lien (about 400 feet away); First Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); Sculptor H. Daniel Webster (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.
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Regarding Official Olympic Flagpole. This is one of thirty flagpoles from Squaw Valley relocated around the world with the same plaque attached. The flagpoles were part of the first-ever Olympic Opening Ceremony spectacle, created by Walt Disney, who said “Nothing is more important than creating lasting goodwill among our visitors“.
October 17, 2022
2. Official Olympic Flagpole Marker
October 17, 2022
3. Official Olympic Flagpole
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