TALLEST -- Flagpole in America West of the Mississippi - Dorris, CA
N 41° 57.808 W 121° 55.072
10T E 589671 N 4646286
This 200 foot tall flagpole claims to be America's tallest flagpole west of the Mississippi and is located in Dorris' Veterans Park and next to Dorris City Hall along Hwy 97 (Main St).
Waymark Code: WMGY7Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2013
Views: 7
Passersby through the City od Dorris can't help but notice a very tall flagpole with a humungous US Flag waving proudly (most of the time) over town and inviting visitors to stop and visit Dorris' Veterans Park where this flagpole resides in. From the Butte Valley Chamber of Commerce
website:
Home of America's Tallest Flagpole West of the Mississippi
Butte Valley teams with American and community pride. In June 2, 1996, this small but energetic community, raised a 30 x 60 ft American flag to fly atop a 200 ft - tall flagpole. Located next to Dorris City Hall, America's tallest flagpole West of the Mississippi garners immense interest from travelers and residents alike. A community flag raising and barbecue is held annually on the Fourth of July to honor all Veterans and active military who fight to preserve the freedom we all enjoy.
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Whether the claim that the residents of Dorris make is true or not, this flag is very captivating and if you pass through town and see it on a somewhat breezy and sunny day, it's almost mesmerizing the way the flag ruffles in the wind. The flagpole and flag were dedicated to all of America's veterans and a neat tribute to the men and women who've worn the uniform and protected our freedoms in times of war and in times of peace.