South Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Redlands Liberty Pole

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 23, 2024

1. The Redlands Liberty Pole Marker

Inscription.
In 1895 the Junior Order of American Mechanics erected the first Redlands “Liberty Pole” a term derived from the American Revolution. Made from a century old douglas fir, the pole was moved in 1963 from the intersection of Orange, Cajon, and Citrus, to this site. Deterioration of the timber forced its removal in 1995. The second Redlands Liberty Pole, 120-feet tall and made of steel was raised here by the City of Redlands on November 11, 1995.

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution Arrowhead Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1995.

Location. 34° 3.285′ N, 117° 10.949′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It is in South Redlands. It is at the intersection of West Vine Street and Canon Street, in the median on West Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse 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: Redlands 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ishi Dohroh (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Memorial Shrine (about

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500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A.K. Smiley Public Library (about 500 feet away); William McKinley (about 600 feet away); Sunkist Fruit Exchange (about 700 feet away); Grace Stewart Mullen (about 700 feet away); Terrace Congregational Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 23, 2024

2. The Redlands Liberty Pole Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, November 23, 2024

3. The Redlands Liberty Pole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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