Prince Rupert, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Eagle on Decayed Pole

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

1. Eagle on Decayed Pole Marker

Inscription.
Carved in 1978 by Dempsey Bob and Glen Wood. The pole is the fourth incarnation of this Nishga pole. The pole shows some of the figures associated with migrations of eagle people from the north.
Figures on the pole (from bottom) are eagle person, two brothers and their uncle, white marten, split person, small humans, Gitksan human crest and two eagles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 54° 18.986′ N, 130° 19.313′ W. Marker is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. It is on Market Place east of 1Ave E, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located near the Prince Rupert Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prince Rupert BC V8J 1V4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Mural: Our Wealth (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mural: Our Wealth (within shouting distance of this marker); Private Allan Milton Olsen (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Rupert Cenotaph (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kazu Maru Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Kazu Maru Memorial (about 90 meters away); Triple Island Lighthouse / Le Phare de L'ile Triple (about 90 meters away); Sons of Norway (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Rupert.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

2. Eagle on Decayed Pole Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

3. Eagle on Decayed Pole Marker

Eagle on Decayed Pole with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

4. Eagle on Decayed Pole with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.