Fitchburg in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

In memory of Arthur M Longsjo Jr

1931-1958

Photographed by Darren Brosseau, May 4, 2019

1. In memeory of Arthur M Longsjo Jr 1931-1958 Marker

Inscription. Honored admired and respected for his character ability and sportsmanship.

1956 Winter Olympics Italy speed skating

1956 Summer Olympics Australia cycling

Donated by friends and the people of Fitchburg

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 42° 35.119′ N, 71° 48.276′ W. Marker is in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Main Street, in the median. on median separating Main St across from church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: across from 820 Main Street, Fitchburg MA 01420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War ll Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Calvin Coolidge (within shouting distance of this marker); World War l Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam/Korea War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Rollstone Boulder (about 600 feet away); Fitchburg Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Store of Ephraim Kimball (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Settler of Fitchburg (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fitchburg.

Regarding In memory of Arthur M Longsjo Jr. Longsjo Classic bike race is run every year in his name. City also has a school named in his honor

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Darren Brosseau of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.