West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Josiah Day House
Only known solid brick salt box house of its period in the United States. At present, the only national historic site in the town of West Springfield – founded 1636. Preservation by Ramapogue Historical Society since 1903.
Erected by Ramapogue Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1636.
Location. 42° 6.415′ N, 72° 37.105′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Street and Hanover Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Park Street, 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. West Springfield Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hessian Encampment (about 300 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 300 feet away); Park Street Cemetery (about 400 feet away); First School House (about 500 feet away); First Meeting House (about 700 feet away); West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.
Also see . . . Josiah Day House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.