Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First Meeting House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
1. First Meeting House Marker
The First Meeting House
1654 1661
Erected 1912 by Betty Allen Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1654.
Location. 42° 19.173′ N, 72° 37.806′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It is at the intersection of Pleasant Street (U.S. 5) and Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling south on Pleasant Street. Located in front of the Hampshire County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 99 Main Street, Northampton MA 01060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor, in Pioneer Valley, and in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Northampton Gulf War Monument (here, next to this marker); Hampshire County (a few steps from this marker); Nonotuck (a few steps from this marker); Daley & Halligan (a few steps from this marker); Shays' Rebellion (a few steps from this marker); Calvin Coolidge (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Charities (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
2. First Meeting House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
