Marceline in Linn County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Olympic Flagpole
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. 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. 39° 42.817′ N, 92° 56.648′ W. Marker is in Marceline, Missouri, in Linn County. It is on Walnut Street near Santa Fe Avenue. Located at Walt Disney Elementary. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 E California Ave, Marceline MO 64658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Missouri. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: E.P. Ripley Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Fe 2546 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Walt Disney Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Allen Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confectionery (approx. 0.4 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Main Street USA (approx. 0.4 miles away); Uptown Theater (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marceline.
Regarding 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
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The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is Ό-mile west of the school.
2. Walt Disney Elementary and Flagpole
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Walt Disney Elementary
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
