Hampden County, Massachusetts, is on the southern border next to Connecticut. This county covers an area of about 1,600 square kilometers. It was founded in 1812 as part of the Pioneer Valley and is now home to over 465,000 residents. Springfield City is Hampden's county seat which also

Springfield, Massachusetts, is a veritable mecca for those interested in history, but it offers much more than exhibits on human and animal antiquity. The city is the seat of Hampden County, on the Connecticut River's eastern bank. Founded in 1636, Springfield is the first among the 40 Springfield-named locations in

The Pocomtuc tribe originally inhabited the area of Westfield in the county of Hampden, which was previously known as Woronoco or ‘the winding land.’ Settlers from the Connecticut Colony started building trading houses from 1639 to 1640; Massachusetts prevailed in asserting jurisdiction and made Woronoco a part of Springfield in

Holyoke is a small but bustling city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Situated between the Connecticut River and Mount Tom Range, Holyoke has many exciting outdoor activities. However, its bread and butter is its rich industrial history, dating back to the 18th century. The city's history also led to many more