First Casualties of the King Phillip's War - Springfield, MA - Massachusetts Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

On October 5 1675, the peace between the native people and the English settlers in Springfield was shattered when the native people of the area gathered at what is now known as King Phillip's Stockade to initiate an attack on the English settlement. The leader of the Native Americans was Chief Metacomet, called King Phillip by the English. Thousands of English settlers and Native Americans died in King Phillip's War, which to this day remains the most violent war per capita in American history.

King Phillip incited the local Agawam Indians to rebel against the English settlers of Springfield and burn the town to the ground. The first casualties of the attack were Lieutenant Thomas Cooper and Constable Thomas Miller. A plaque noting the location of this attack can be found at Mill and Main Streets.

Near This Spot
Lieut. Thomas Cooper
and
Constable Thomas Miller
were killed by the Indians
just prior to the
burning of Springfield
October 5, 1675

Erected by Mercy Warren Chapter D.A.R.
1911

The King Phillip's War, claimed the lives of over 800 settlers. More than 8000 Native Americans were killed, enslaved, or became refugees. The war ended in of 1676, when King Phillip was killed by colonists and the subsequent surrender of the Native Americans.

Agency Responsible for Placement: Daughters of the American Revolution Year Placed: 1911 County: Hampden City/Town Name: Springfield Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed

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