Akron in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grant Club Pole
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
1. Grant Club Pole Marker
In the 1800's it was the custom in presidential campaigns to raise a pole to honor the candidate. When President U.S. Grant campaigned for a second term in 1872, the Akron Grant for President Club, raised their first oak pole, which was replaced in 1904. Both poles came from the Dexter Denio farm on the main road which was located at the junction of Route 5 and 93, one mile south of this site.That oak pole became a landmark for the Akron-Newstead area.
This third oak pole, erected at the junction of Buell Street and Clarence Center Road, was dedicated on July 4, 1988. This oak tree was donated by Russell and Carol Rosenburg, from their farm on Greenbush Road.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 43° 0.687′ N, 78° 30.127′ W. Marker is in Akron, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Buell Street (New York State Route 93) and Clarence Center Road, on the left when
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Honor of Those Who Fought (approx. 0.6 miles away); Russell Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dennis E. Nolan (approx. 1.3 miles away); Treaty of 1857 (approx. 4˝ miles away); 1800 Brick House 1963 (approx. 5 miles away); Town of Clarence - Ransom's Grove (approx. 5.1 miles away); Town of Pembroke (approx. 5.1 miles away); Town of Clarence - First Grist Mill in Erie County (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Akron.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
2. Grant Club Pole and Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
3. Grant Club Pole and Marker
Looking northward on NY Route 93 (right), and towards the marker (left).
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
4. Southward View Grant Club Pole, Marker
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 1, 2014
5. Eastward View Grant Club Pole, Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2014, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
