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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23Z0_in-memoriam-a-war-memorial_Huntington-MA.html
Erected by
the citizens of this town
in honor of
her patriotic men and women
who served their country
in the time of war
to the dead-a tribute
to the living- a memory
to posterity- an emblem of loyalty
to the flag of their co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PW_florence-manufacturing_Northampton-MA.html
Florence, or Broughton's Meadow as it was originally called, was one of America's early manufacturing centers. In 1837, Samuel Whitmarsh established the area's first silk mill along the Mill River. Importing silk worms fed on homegrown mulberry le…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PU_the-anti-slavery-community_Northampton-MA.html
Present-day Florence is the site of one of the most active centers of the anti-slavery movement in America. In 1842, members of the Northampton Association of Education and Industry, among them Samuel L. Hill and George Benson, established a utopi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PS_entrepreneurs-and-philanthropists_Northampton-MA.html
The major industries established in Florence during the 19th century were founded by reform-minded individuals who championed progressive causes throughout their lives. Their success in business was matched by their generosity in giving. Many of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PI_the-florence-eagles_Northampton-MA.html
The Florence Eagles were once one of the legendary teams of early baseball history. In 1865, as the Civil War drew to a close, the Army of the Potomac had its own championship team composed mainly of youths from Western Massachusetts. One of the t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18PD_holyoke-range-and-skinner-state-parks_Amherst-MA.html
The park's westernmost peak, Mt Holyoke, was the site of North America's first summit house (1821) and the state's first mountain tramway (1854). Located in the towns of Hadley, South Hadley, Amherst, Belchertown, and Granby, the two parks were ac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWVM_hadley_Hadley-MA.html
Indian land called Norwottock. Settled in 1650 by families from Hartford. The Regicides Generals Goffe and Whalley were concealed for fifteen years in the Pastor's house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGQ_hatfield_Hatfield-MA.html
Before 1670 part of Hadley. Thrice attacked by Indians during King Philip's War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWGP_hadley_Hadley-MA.html
Indian land called Norwottock. Settled in 1650 by families from Hartford. The Regicides Generals Goffe and Whalley were concealed for fifteen years in the Pastor's house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGID_cornet-joseph-parsons_Northampton-MA.html
In Memory ofCornet Joseph Parsonsc. 1618-1683A founder of Northamptonand his wifeMary (Bliss) Parsonsc. 1628-1711/12