Graeagle in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Olympic Flagpole

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Olympic Flagpole Marker

Inscription.
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° 46.042′ N, 120° 37.138′ W. Marker is in Graeagle, California, in Plumas County. It is on California Route 89 1.2 miles south of Route 70, on the left when traveling south. Located in the park at the center of Graeagle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7430 CA-89, Blairsden Graeagle CA 96103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown (approx. 1.7 miles away); Johnsville Firehouse (approx. 4.1 miles away); Pioneer Ski Area of America (approx. 4.3 miles away); Longboard Ski Races (approx. 4.3 miles away); Emigrant Trail (approx. 4.3 miles away); Winter in the Sierra (approx. 4.4 miles away); Thar’s Gold in Them Hills! (approx. 4.4 miles away).

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sectionhead>Another marker is no longer nearby. Mohawk Hotel and Tavern (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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 than creating lasting goodwill among our visitors.”

Olympic Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah West

2. Olympic Flagpole

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.