West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Gen. Henry Knox Trail
General Henry Knox
in the winter of
1775 – 1776
to deliver to
General George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga used
to force the British Army
to evacuate Boston.
Erected by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts 1927
Erected 1927 by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Marker Number MA-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the General Henry Knox Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 42° 6.414′ N, 72° 37.037′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue (Massachusetts Route 20) and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Springfield MA 01089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hessian Encampment (a few steps from this marker); West Springfield Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Josiah Day House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Park Street Cemetery (about 700 feet away); First School House (about 700 feet away); First Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a bas relief bronze plaque depicting Gen. Knox overseeing a train of ox-drawn sleds.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the route used by Knox to transfer cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass.
Also see . . . Major General Henry Knox. Knox biography from the American Revolution website. (Submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 26, 2023, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.