West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
First School House
Site of the first school house built in 1740 and used for school purposes until the building of town hall in 1820.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 42° 6.345′ N, 72° 37.162′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is on Park Street west of Lathrop Street, on the left when traveling west. Located in West Springfield Town Common. 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. Park Street Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); First Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Day House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Springfield Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); West Springfield Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 700 feet away); Hessian Encampment (about 700 feet away); West Springfield 9/11 Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.