Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

To the Memory of George Washington

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017

1. To the Memory of George Washington Marker

Inscription. To the Memory Of
George Washington
Commander-In-Chief Of
The American Army
1775 — 1785
First President of the United States Who endorsed the location of a magazine and laboratory at Springfield in 1777, personally inspected the works on this site in 1789, and approved Springfield as location of a national armory in 1794 And Who Thereby Became
The Father Of
Springfield Armory

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.

Location. 42° 6.532′ N, 72° 34.707′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Federal Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south. Located at the entrance to Garvey Hall, Springfield Technical Community College. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Armory Street, Springfield MA 01105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Springfield Armory (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Springfield Armory (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation (about 400 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Historic Legacy, Shared Future (about 400 feet away); Innovation Continues at STCC (about 400 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 700 feet away); Shays’ Rebellion (about 800 feet away); Foundation of a Firearm (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

More about this marker. Garvey Hall was an original building of the Springfield Armory. It now houses administrative and other offices of Springfield Technical Community College.

Also see . . .
1. Springfield Armory National Historic Site. (Submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Springfield Technical Community College. (Submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017

2. To the Memory of George Washington Marker

The marker is at the left of the entrance to Garvey Hall.

Garvey Hall, Springfield Technical Community College image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017

3. Garvey Hall, Springfield Technical Community College

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.