Noyes, who put his name on the markers, called this spot the "theoretical half way point between the North Pole and the equator, due to the "spheroidal shape of the Earth."
I believe he meant to say the planet is round.
At the equator it is a tradition for sailors to offer a gift to King Neptune. At the North Pole it's customary to visit Santa's castle. When I took this picture, my only thought was to get back on the road and head south to Illinois and home.
Next time I'll bring presents--I promise.
The marker is part of a sweet little park with a picnic table.
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