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

Dr. Walter S. Bates

 
 
Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
1. Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker
Inscription.
In Memory
of
Dr. Walter S. Bates
January 1, 1862
November 27, 1937
Our Beloved Doctor

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1862.
 
Location. 42° 25.368′ N, 72° 6.306′ W. Marker is in Barre, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Exchange Street and Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling north on Exchange Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barre MA 01005, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Barre State Normal School (within shouting distance of this marker); Harding Allen (within shouting distance of this marker);
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James R. Brown Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Barre Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Ella Elvira Gibson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barre Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away); Barre World War I Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Sgt. Harry L. Miller (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.
 
Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
2. Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker
Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
3. Dr. Walter S. Bates Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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