Barre in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Harding Allen
The People of Barre and Vicinity
In Memory of Their
Beloved Friend and Fellow Citizen
Harding Allen
1867 — 1930
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 25.344′ N, 72° 6.321′ W. Marker is in Barre, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. Marker is at the intersection of Barre Road and South Street, on the left when traveling north on Barre Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barre MA 01005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Walter S. Bates (within shouting distance of this marker); Barre State Normal School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barre Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away); James R. Brown Memorial Fountain (about 300 feet away); Barre World War I Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); Ella Elvira Gibson (about 400 feet away); Barre Civil War Monument (about 400 feet away); Sgt. Harry L. Miller (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barre.
Regarding Harding Allen. Harding Allen was the wealthy owner of the Chas. G. Allen Co., a drilling and tapping machine company and iron foundry. The company was founded during the Civil War to build Yankee hay rakes.
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 109 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.