Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Town Clock
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
1. Town Clock Marker
Dedicated: Mayor Calvin Coolidge 1910
Removed: 1996
Restored: Peter A. Nunes 2016
Purchase & restoration: Community Preservation Act
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #30 Calvin Coolidge series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 42° 19.059′ N, 72° 38.001′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. Marker is on Main Street (Massachusetts Route 10) east of New South Street (Massachusetts Route 10), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 261 Main St, Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Musante Mile (here, next to this marker); West Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Upper Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Draper Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.
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Additional commentary.
1. About the Marker
While most town clock dedications do not serve as historical markers, this plaque does. It's not very common that the mayor of the town later becomes the U.S. President.
— Submitted August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. The Town Clock
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
