West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Hessian Encampment
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2009
1. Hessian Encampment Marker
Erected 1904 by Sons of the American Revolition, George Washington Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 42° 6.419′ N, 72° 37.039′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue (Massachusetts Route 20) and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Springfield MA 01089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Henry Knox Trail (a few steps from this marker); West Springfield Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Josiah Day House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park Street Cemetery (about 700 feet away); First School House (about 700 feet away); First Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2009
2. Marker in West Springfield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 2, 2009
3. Hessian Encampment Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,442 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
