June McCarroll
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24 April, 2002
California officially designated the stretch of Interstate 10 near Indio east of the Indio Boulevard/Jefferson Street exit as 'The Doctor June McCarroll Memorial Freeway' to honor her contribution to road safety. This date marks the formal recognition of her legacy by the state.
30 March, 1954
June McCarroll died at the age of 86. This date marks the end of her life, during which she made significant contributions to road safety and public service.
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Birth in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
June 30, 1867
June A. McCarroll was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Her early life and upbringing remain relatively obscure, but her later achievements suggest a strong character and dedication to service, perhaps instilled during her formative years in the Midwest.
Medical Career
Early 1900s
June McCarroll established herself as a physician. While specific details of her medical practice are not extensively documented, her profession likely instilled in her a strong sense of public health and a commitment to preventing injury and saving lives. This commitment would later translate to her advocacy for road safety improvements.
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Credited by the California Department of Transportation with the idea of delineating highways with a painted line to separate lanes of highway traffic (though this claim is disputed by the Federal Highway Administration and the Michigan Department of Transportation).