Ludlow in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Welcome to Ludlow, MA
Inc. February 28, 1774
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 9, 2025
1. Welcome to Ludlow, MA Marker
Incorporated on February 28, 1774. Ludlow was originally part of the city of Springfield. The origin of the name will probably always remain a mystery but the most likely explanation is that the town was named after Roger Ludlow, an early prominent New England citizen who played a large part in building up the town and taking care of its citizens. Ludlow was largely an agricultural community with many dairy farms and lush, fertile farmland. The Ludlow Manufacturing Company, formed around 1900 by Charles Townsend Hubbard, helped shape the industrial part of the town by providing work at the Ludlow Mills, housing, a library, schools, playgrounds and a clubhouse. Ludlow was also home to many sawmills and gristmills, utilizing the power of the surrounding rivers and streams, one of which is the nearby Chicopee River. The Ludlow Mills were known world wide for its production of jute yarns, twine and webbing. Ludlow is a culturally diverse and tight knit community.
The Ludlow town seal was designed to reflect both the agricultural and industrial backgrounds which shaped the town into the beloved community it is today. The clock tower, along with Mill #8, is a focal point in the town and was chosen to represent the industrial change in the town.
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Map of Early Ludlow
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Location. 42° 9.386′ N, 72° 28.892′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is at the intersection of East Street and Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ludlow MA 01056, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Ludlow Mills Clock Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludlow, Massachusetts (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S.N. Armed Guard of World War II (about 500 feet away); Ludlow Call to Colors Memorial (about 500 feet away); Original High School Bell (about 700 feet away); What's in a Name? (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Stusick Square (approx. Ό mile away); Immaculate Conception Parish Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.
Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Ludlow, Massachusetts. (Submitted on November 17, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Ludlow, Massachusetts (Wikipedia)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, March 9, 2025
2. Welcome to Ludlow, MA Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2025, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
