Panhandle in Carson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Callaghan Memorial Library
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
1. Callaghan Memorial Library Marker
Named in honor of renowned pioneer family of Asbery A. Callaghan. Erected 1970 through bequest of local businessman H.J. "Friday" Hughes (1901-1968), son-in-law of Asbery Callaghan.
In 1890 A.A. Callaghan came to Texas with his parents, the J.R. Callaghans. After his father's death, he took over the family general store and was elected to almost every public office in city. Served as deputy sheriff, county treasurer, county judge, school board member, director of First National Bank, and steward in Methodist Church. Won respect throughout region.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 632.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 35° 20.684′ N, 101° 22.834′ W. Marker is in Panhandle, Texas, in Carson County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Main Street, Panhandle TX 79068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old County Bookmobile (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson County (within shouting distance of this marker); Panhandle "Herald" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Carson County
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Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
2. Callaghan Memorial Library Marker
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, May 8, 2020
3. Callaghan Memorial Library and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
