Westfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Apremont Park
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 1, 2012
1. Apremont Park Marker
Presented to the 104th U.S. Infantry Veterans Association, A.E.F., Nov. 8, 1937 by Mrs. Sadie B. Knox and heirs, in memory of her father, Vincent E. Barnes
Born Oct. 9, 1849, Died Dec. 4, 1933
A life long resident and distinguished citizen of Hampden County, who donated this site as Camp Bartlett, consisting of 1017 acres, to the United States Government during the World War for military purposes. The 104th U.S. Infantry, A.E.F., 26th Division trained on these grounds August to October 1917.
Erected 1937.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1917.
Location. 42° 9.83′ N, 72° 43.567′ W. Memorial is in Westfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. It is on Southampton Road (U.S. 202) 0.8 miles south of Falcon Drive / Summit Lock Road, on the left when traveling south. US 202 is co-signed as Masschusetts Route 10. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Westfield MA 01085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 104th Infantry Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); The 104th U.S. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 3.2 miles away); IX Miles to Springfield Courthouse
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More about this memorial. Park is located near Westfield/Barnes Municipal Airport.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 1, 2012
2. Apremont Park Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 1, 2012
3. Apremont Park Marker
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 1, 2012
4. Apremont Park Marker
Park entrance seen looking south along Southampton Rd/US202.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, June 1, 2012
5. Apremont Park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 6, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
