A pole is equal to a rod or 16-1/2 feet. A rod is a lineal measurement of land which equals 16-1/2 feet or 5-1/2 yards. There is also a perch which is 5-1/2 yards or 16-1/2 feet. The book A TO ZAX also states perch is called rod or pole. <grin> Antoinette waughtel@oz.net "Bonnie J. Everhart.." wrote: > Eddie, > The only thought I have on the quantity > of money is - could at least a portion of > it been owed later instead of all at the time > of purchase. I have run into that in PA > in that time period. What I don't recall > seeing in PA deeds was a measure being > made by the "pole". Any idea how many > feet in a pole? Very interesting deed. > Thanks for sharing- this variety of subject > matter is what makes this sight so interesting!! > Bonnie in NC >