Metro Center in Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Here stood the Parsons Tavern
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 28, 2026
1. Parsons Tavern Marker
Here stood the Parsons Tavern where Washington was entertained
June 30, 1775 traveling in the saddle from Philadelphia to Cambridge to take command of the American forces
October 21, 1789 riding in his coach through the New England states as president
Erected by the George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution 1914
Erected 1914 by George Washington Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1775.
Location. 42° 6.08′ N, 72° 35.304′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is in Metro Center. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Elm Street on Main Street. The marker is located in Court Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield MA 01103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Knowledge Corridor and in Pioneer Valley. 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: Springfield Soldiers and Sailors Monument (a few steps from this marker); The First Meeting House
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Also see . . . History of Springfield, Mass. (1636-1886), pub. 1888, pg. 284. In June, 1775, Dr. Benjamin Church, Jr., of Boston, and Moses Gill, of Princeton, met Washington and Lee in this town, at the old tavern on Elm street, in their progress to Boston, where the father of his country was to take command. A company of horse accompanied the party to Brookfield, where local soldiery did escort duty to Worcester. (Submitted on June 30, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts.)
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 28, 2026
2. Parsons Tavern Marker
Photographed by G.W.Bartlett, June 28, 2026
3. Parsons Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
