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

Springfield Armory

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 29, 2017

1. Springfield Armory Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Springfield Armory
Has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value
In Commemorating and Illustrating
The History of The United States
U.S. Department of The Interior
National Park Service
1962

Erected 1962.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 42° 6.53′ N, 72° 34.706′ 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. A different marker also named Springfield Armory (here, next

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to this marker); To the Memory of George Washington (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation (about 400 feet 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 700 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. Springfield Armory Marker

The marker is the upper one at the right 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 256 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.