Stoughton in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Peter J McGarvey Park
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
1. Peter J McGarvey Park Marker
Named in Honor Of
Police Chief Peter J McGarvey
Who
Joined Stoughton's Police Department July 19, 1920
Became it's Chief June 3, 1925
And Retired Sept 30, 1961
After 41 years of faithful service as a town employee "Pete" was elected a member of the board of selectmen from 1962 to 1968 and was it's chairman for the years 1964 and 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 42° 7.636′ N, 71° 4.48′ W. Marker is in Stoughton, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is at the intersection of Central St and Turnpike St, on the right when traveling east on Central St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stoughton MA 02072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Boston. It is also in the American Northeast, in New England, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Swan's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); George Quincy Clifford (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stoughton Roll of Honor (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stoughton World War II Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stoughton Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stoughton's First Schoolhouse (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Stoughton Musical Society (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Third Precinct of Stoughton (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stoughton.
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
2. Peter J McGarvey Park Marker
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
3. Nearby Plaque
Photographed by Conrad Ward, June 23, 2024
4. Nearby Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
