Near Medway in Penobscot County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
A. J. “Allie” Cole
Photographed By Peter Linehan, August 7, 2007
1. A. J. “Allie” Cole Marker
Harassed by the severe snows and lack of public plowing above Lincoln, Allie had to abandon the service every winter until 1928 when he stationed his own plow crews at Silver Ridge (20 miles northeast). In 1935 the State took over Allie’s winter plowing to northern Maine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 45° 42.765′ N, 68° 28.45′ W. Marker is near Medway, Maine, in Penobscot County. Marker is on Interstate 95. The marker is at a scenic overlook on the northbound lane of I 95. The overlook faces Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medway ME 04460, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Peter Linehan, August 7, 2007
2. A. J. “Allie” Cole Marker
Photographed By Peter Linehan, August 7, 2007
3. View of Mt. Katahdin from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2007, by Peter Linehan of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,269 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2007, by Peter Linehan of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
