National Historic Site · Massachusetts, United States
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site is a national historic site in Massachusetts, United States, covering 54.9 acres (22.2 ha).
National Historic Site · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 54.9 acres (22.2 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Springfield Armory National Historic Site
The Springfield Armory, more formally known as the United States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield located in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, was the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968. It was the first federal armory and one of the first factories in the United States dedicated to the manufacture of weapons. The site is preserved as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Western Massachusetts' only unit of the national park system. It features the world's largest collection of historic American firearms.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Springfield Armory National Historic Site?
Springfield Armory National Historic Site is in Massachusetts, United States.
How big is Springfield Armory National Historic Site?
Springfield Armory National Historic Site covers 54.9 acres (22.2 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/spar/ — Official park page.