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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM113V_citizens-of-chicopee-remember-world-war-ii_Chicopee-MA.html
TopThis monument dedicated by the citizens of Chicopee in honor of all who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War Two. This emblem with the spread eagle was awarded to all honorably discharged service personnel. The small…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWW3_indian-hill_Brimfield-MA.html
Two miles distant on Indian Hill is the site of an Indian stronghold and storehouse for corn, Quaboag Old Fort, and of the Indian village of Ashquoach.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWW2_steerage-rock_Brimfield-MA.html
Four miles distant on the summit of East Waddaquodduck Mountain is Steerage Rock, a landmark on the Indian trail which became known as the Bay Path and a guidepost to the pioneer settlers of the Connecticut Valley from Massachusetts Bay in 1636.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML8O_commanding-officers-house_Springfield-MA.html
Four years after taking command at Springfield Armory in 1841, Maj. James W. Ripley began construction of this residence. When he demolished the existing CO's residence to make room for Main Arsenal, he antagonized the builder of that house, a man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML7W_main-arsenal_Springfield-MA.html
The massive Main Arsenal (199 by 69 feet) was constructed between 1847 and 1850, during Col. James W. Ripley's tenure as commanding officer of Springfield Armory. With its dominating location, the Main Arsenal became the symbol of the Armory and w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG9B_ix-miles-to-springfield-courthouse_Westfield-MA.html
Believed to be one of the mileposts erected by Elijah Bates "From Springfield Court House to Chester Factories," this marker stood at 80 Main Street for about 150 years. Lawyer Bates, principal owner of the Eighth Mass. Turnpike, built 1800-1805 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG6J_george-washington-memorial-highway_Palmer-MA.html
This tablet markstheGeorgeWashingtonMemorialHighwayatPalmer1732 ——- 1932
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG6G_washington-park_Palmer-MA.html
Dedicated by Wright Wire Company, 1919, to its employees and their families, for their recreation and pleasure. George Washington, Father of his country - first President of the United States - traveled over this spot in June 1775 on his way to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG5M_westfield-civil-war-monument_Westfield-MA.html
Westfieldhonors the memoryof her sonswho havefallenin defence ofLibertyUnionandIndependence1861 to 1865.———————-Erected1871
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFYP_lieut-richard-falley_Westfield-MA.html
A friend of Liberty and his countrySoldier in the American RevolutionArmorer to the 18th Mass. regimentBuilt armory at Mt. Tekoa circa 1765Made muskets for the patriot causeThis was the site of his home andblacksmith shop circa 1764 to 1783 Thi…
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