Parsons Tavern Location - Springfield, MA
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neoc1
N 42° 06.080 W 072° 35.306
18T E 699409 N 4663841
George Washington stayed overnight at Parsons Tavern twice.
Waymark Code: WMC9CV
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2011
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This plaque complements the George Washington Memorial Highway series of plaques. It is located in Court Square, Springfield, and marks an overnight location along the aforementioned route.
General George Washington stayed at Parsons Tavern on June 30, 1775, on his way to take charge of the defense of Boston. Riding on horseback, he entered Massachusetts at Agawam, crossed the Westfield River into West Springfield and took the ferry across the Connecticut River into Springfield. From Springfield he then followed the Boston Post Road to reach Cambridge and Boston. He travelled this same route in 1787, this time riding in a coach as President of the United States.
This handsome plaque is inscribed:
{Picture of Parsons Tavern}
Here stood the Parsons
Tavern where Washington
was entertained
June 30, 1775 traveling in the
saddle from Philadelphia to
Cambridge to take command of
the American Forces
October 21, 1789 riding his coach
through the New England States
as President.
Erected by the George Washington
Chapter Sons Of The
Revolution
1914
Agency Responsible for Placement: Sons of the American Revolution
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): n/a
Year Placed: 1914
County: Hampden
City/Town Name: Springfield
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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