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Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

First Meeting House

 
 
First Meeting House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
1. First Meeting House Marker
Inscription.  
Here Stood
The First Meeting House
1654 — 1661
Betty Allen Chapter D.A.R.
1912

 
Erected 1912 by Betty Allen Chapter D.A.R.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionColonial Era. 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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northampton Gulf War Monument (here, next to this marker); Shays' Rebellion (a few steps from 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); Calvin Coolidge (within
First Meeting House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
2. First Meeting House Marker
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shouting distance of this marker); The Old Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shop Row (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northampton.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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Mar. 22, 2023