Flagpole

Historic Site #:	09-039 (Exists) Type: B3,O	Town:	Palmyra
Site Name:	Flagpole	GPS Coordinates:	43.06349, -77.229498
Address:	310 E. Main St. Palmyra NY
Description:
Located at SE corner of Main St. & Fayette St. One of Palmyra most photographed sites: The Flag Pole

Roof View of the Flag Pole and Prospect Hill. Photo by Norman Maye

Historic narrative:
When people visit Palmyra, the two things most often photographed are the four (4) churches on the corner of Main and Church and Canandaigua Streets, plus the steel flag pole. Originally the flag pole was a Republican party pole used to fly banners promoting their candidates. (The Democrats also had one but was of wood and has not survived.) The Flag Pole raising day, as it was called, was held on October 25, 1892 with a mammoth parade which included bands, Republican Clubs from many surrounding towns, plus a dinner, speakers and songs. On July 20,1970, ownership of the pole was accepted by the Village Board and has since been the property of the village.

References:

Palmyra.com web site