Gladstone in Delta County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Swedish Club of Gladstone 1934
Symbolism of the Pole
Photographed by Bob Cook, June 13, 2026
1. The Swedish Club of Gladstone 1934: Symbolism of the Pole Marker
Midsummer Day, June 24th, is the traditional day of celebration among Scandinavian folk, including games, feasting, and raising of the Midsummer Pole. The pole symbolizes the Biblical story of creation. On the lower part hangs six crowns representing the six days of creation. The ships symbolize the four seasons. The whirling propeller represents the sun. The rooster is the sun’s herald. Atop the pole is a figure of a man, the highest product of God’s creation.
Erected 1934 by Swedish Club of Gladstone.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 45° 50.505′ N, 87° 1.078′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Michigan, in Delta County. It is on Minneapolis Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 Minneapolis Ave, Gladstone MI 49837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Upper Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North Woods, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 901 Dakota Avenue (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 903 Wisconsin (approx. ¼ mile away); 805 Wisconsin (approx. ¼ mile away); 715 Wisconsin Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); 818 Wisconsin Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); 814 Wisconsin (approx. 0.3 miles away); 816 Wisconsin Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); 904 Wisconsin Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.
Photographed by Bob Cook, June 13, 2026
2. The Swedish Club of Gladstone 1934: Symbolism of the Pole Marker
The pole is located directly behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2026, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2026, by Bob Cook of Chicago, Illinois. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
