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

Historic Legacy, Shared Future

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023

1. Historic Legacy, Shared Future Marker

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History and innovation coexist at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The armory complex now houses both the historic site and the thriving campus as part of an unusual partnership. The National Park Service and STCC jointly manage the site while ownership is shared by the federal government and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Explore the historic buildings and grounds to find out more about the legacy and importance of this unique location.

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The historic armory buildings provide a dramatic setting for this site's many funtions.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 42° 6.489′ N, 72° 34.642′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. Marker is at the intersection of Federal Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on Federal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Federal St, Springfield MA 01109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. Innovation Continues at STCC (here, next to this marker); Forging Arms for Our Nation (here, next to this marker); Springfield Armory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Springfield Armory (about 400 feet away); To the Memory of George Washington (about 400 feet away); Shays’ Rebellion (about 500 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 600 feet away); The Military Presence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023

2. Historic Legacy, Shared Future Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.