Near Charlton in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
William Francis Callahan
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 5, 2022
1. William Francis Callahan Marker
1891-1964
A man of vision, courage and accomplishment Chairman
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority 1952-1964
Commissioner
Massachusetts Department of Public Works
1934-1939 1949-1953
He knew-but never accepted-adversity as a way of life.
Dedicated by the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority 1964
John T. Driscoll, Chairman
Joseph H. Elcock Jr., Vice Chairman
Anthony N. Dinatale, Member
Erected 1964 by Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 42° 8.373′ N, 72° 1.577′ W. Marker is near Charlton, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Mass Pike (Interstate 90) 2.1 miles east of Interstate 84, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at the Charlton Service Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlton MA 01507, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General John Spurr House (approx. 2.9 miles away); The North Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); "Witness Tree" (approx. 3½ miles away); The Town Hall (approx. 3½ miles away); The Sturbridge Common (approx. 3½ miles away); Revere Bell (approx. 3½ miles away); Commerce on the Common (approx. 3½ miles away); Civil War Soldier's Monument (approx. 3½ miles away).
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 5, 2022
2. William Francis Callahan Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 5, 2022
3. William Callahan Marker
The marker is beside an outbuilding at the Charlton Service Plaza. Marker is at the center of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on October 8, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
