Florence in Northampton in Hampshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
After the demise of the Northampton Association
Photographed by Marc Posner, June 16, 2024
1. After the demise of the Northampton Association Marker
After the demise of the Northampton Association, Samuel L. Hill and others founded the factory village of Florence. With Hill's help, Sojourner Truth bought her own home on Park Street. Unable to read or write, Truth dictated her story to a neighbor. The Narrative of Sojourner Truth was published in 1850. She became well-known as an orator, singer, evangelist, abolitionist, and reformer, selling her Narrative and photographs of herself throughout the nation.
Although she moved to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1857, she was fondly remembered in Florence, where her wisdom and wit were especially valued. Samuel Hill noted that his long acquaintance with Sojourner Truth confirmed her "title to the name you have chosen and its record in humanity's 'Book of Life."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Women.
Location. 42° 19.923′ N, 72° 40.462′ W. Marker is in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It is in Florence. It is at the intersection of Park Street and Pine Street, on the left
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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: Sojourner Truth (a few steps from this marker); Northampton Association of Education and Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sojourner Truth (within shouting distance of this marker); Basil C. Dorsey (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill River Flood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Florence Manufacturing (approx. Ό mile away); The Anti-Slavery Community (approx. Ό mile away); Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists (approx. Ό mile away).
Photographed by Marc Posner, June 16, 2024
2. Marker with Sojourner Truth Statue
Also see . . .
1. Sojourner Truth Memorial. (Submitted on July 17, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Sojourner Truth (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 17, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
