The “Old Fort” in Early Springfield
Location ~ Fort and Main Street
William Pynchon founded Springfield in 1636.
His wooden house was constructed on this site, some 70 feet from the corner of Fort and Main Streets.
When he returned to . . . — — Map (db m304118) HM WM
Just east of here stood the first meeting house built in 1645. Past this point ran Meeting House Lane, which led to the first training field and burying ground on the bank of the Greate River. — — Map (db m304356) HM
