Claremont in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Peace Pole

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 12, 2026

1. Peace Pole Marker

Inscription.
The Peace Pole originated in Japan 10 years after the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. There are now over 250,000 Peace Poles around the world. The Rotary Club of Claremont is proud to be part of this tradition.

May Peace Prevail On Earth is displayed in 8 languages meaningful to our community. This message is an affirmation of peace, and its placement furthers Rotary's goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world.

Erected 2025 by Rotary International.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 34° 5.802′ N, 117° 42.977′ W. Marker is in Claremont, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Harvard Avenue North and Bonita Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Harvard Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 Harvard Ave N, Claremont CA 91711, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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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: Shelton Park (here, next to this marker); Claremont City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Claremont’s First Fire Station (about 400 feet away); Helen Goodwin Renwick (about 600 feet away); Judy C. Wright (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Claremont Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mallows Park (approx. ¼ mile away); College Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremont.

Peace Pole and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 12, 2026

2. Peace Pole and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.