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

First Meeting House

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

1. First Meeting House Marker

Inscription.
On this spot stood for more than one hundred years, the first meeting house built in 1702.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1702.

Location. 42° 6.323′ N, 72° 37.2′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is at the intersection of Park Street and Elm Street, on the left when traveling west on Park Street. Located in West Springfield Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Springfield MA 01089, 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First School House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Park Street Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (about 500 feet away); Josiah Day House (about 700 feet away); West Springfield Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Mahlon Loomis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

2. First Meeting House Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022

3. First Meeting House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.