Okemos in Meridian charter Township in Ingham County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Charles J. Carroll, Jr.
1931 - 1979
— In Memory Of —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2022
1. Charles J. Carroll, Jr. Marker
(1956-1979), Mr. Carroll was recognized as one of the most
able and far-sighted of Michigan's transportation planners.
His skills and leadership helped lay the groundwork for a
state highway system that ranks among the finest in the nation.
Erected 1980 by Michigan Department of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 42° 40.663′ N, 84° 24.331′ W. Marker is in Meridian charter Township, Michigan, in Ingham County. It is in Okemos. Marker is on the grounds of Okemos Rest Area 811, on Interstate 96 Westbound, at Milepost 211. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Okemos MI 48864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ingham County Home Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Michigan Dental Association (approx. 1˝ miles away); Chief Okemos (approx. 2.7 miles away); Chief Okemos / Okemos Village (approx. 2.9 miles away); Okemos Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Grand River Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Katherine's Chapel (approx. 3˝ miles away); Travel in the 1800s (approx. 3.6 miles away).
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 11, 2022
2. Charles J. Carroll, Jr. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
