Callaghan Memorial Library

Named in honor of renowned pioneer family of Asbery A. Callaghan. Erected 1970 through bequest of local businessman H.J. "Friday" Hughes (1901-1968), son-in-law of Asbery Callaghan. In 1890 A.A. Callaghan came to Texas with his parents, the J.R. Callaghans. After his father's death, he took over the family general store and was elected to almost every public office in city. Served as deputy sheriff, county treasurer, county judge, school board member, director of First National Bank, and steward in Methodist Church. Won respect throughout region.

Callaghan Memorial Library is a historical marker in Panhandle, Carson County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 42 historical markers documented in Carson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.3447, -101.3806 near Panhandle. The nearest cataloged historic site is Carson County (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Panhandle Herald, Carson County Square House Museum, and Carson County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5065000632. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.