Agawam Town, Massachusetts
Agawam Town is a city of 28,539 people in Hampden County, Massachusetts, founded in 1636.
Why visit Agawam Town
Townapedia lists 91 museums and landmarks, 68 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Enfield–Suffield Veterans Bridge, Suffield and Thompsonville Bridge, Hastings Hill Historic District and Longmeadow Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Agawam Town
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About Agawam Town
Agawam is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 28,692 at the 2020 census. Agawam sits on the western side of the Connecticut River, directly across from Springfield. It is considered part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, which is contiguous with the Knowledge Corridor area, the second-largest metropolitan area in New England.
From the Wikipedia article Agawam, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do21
Enfield–Suffield Veterans Bridge
Bridge · 5.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks91
Hastings Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Suffield, Connecticut, United States
Longmeadow Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Museum · 4.1 mi
1000 Hall of Fame Avenue, Springfield
Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
Adams Apartment Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
United States historic place
Agawam Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Agawam, Massachusetts
Ames Hill/Crescent Hill District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts
Apremont Triangle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Human settlement in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Babb's Beach
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic former amusement park in Suffield, Connecticut, USA
Baystate Corset Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Commercial building in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Belle and Franklin Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in the United States of America
Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Mills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic district in Enfield, Connecticut
79 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds68
Longhi's Golf
Golf course · 3.1 mi
Facilities include a 9 hole par 3 course with 4 additional holes, a driving range and a miniature golf attraction
300 Feeding Hills Rd, Southwick
Jesse F. Smith Town Forest
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Lewis Farm Bird Sanctuary
Hiking and trails · 4.0 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee
56 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes49
Clemenza's Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
816 Westfield Street, West Springfield
11:00-21:30
Fletcher's BBQ Shop & Steakhouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.8 mi
408 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Pizzaria Uno
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Steak House, Salad, Pasta · 4.1 mi
820 Hall of Fame Avenue
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:30
Agawam's Java Stop
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
Largely a coffee and tea shop
1226 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa,Su 07:00-15:00
China Star
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
382 Main Street, Agawam
We-Mo 10:00-21:30
Partner's Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Lunch · 1.4 mi
485 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.9 mi
101 West Street, Springfield
Mo-Su 05:00-21:00
Village Pizza & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
1164 Westfield Street, West Springfield
We,Th,Su,Mo 11:00-10:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-11:00
37 more on the map.
History
On May 15, 1636, William Pynchon purchased land on both sides of the Connecticut River from the local Pocomtuc Indians known as Agawam, which included present-day Springfield, Chicopee, Longmeadow, and West Springfield, Massachusetts. The purchase price for the Agawam portion was 10 coats, 10 hoes, 10 hatchets, 10 knives, and 10 fathoms of wampum. Agawam and West Springfield separated from Springfield to become the parish of West Springfield in 1757; Agawam and West Springfield split in 1800. Agawam incorporated as a town on May 17, 1855.
In 1771, John Porter moved to Agawam and founded a gin distillery nine years later. After he died, his grandson, Harry, continued to work the business as the H. Porter Distilling Company. The plant was sold in 1917, and during Prohibition, the main products produced in the building were potato chips and cider. After the Volstead Act was repealed, the mill began producing gin again but closed permanently in 1938. The building, on Main Street near River Road, served as Agawam's Department of Public Works garage until it fell into disrepair.
Agawam furnished 172 men who fought in the American Civil War, 22 of whom died in battle or of disease.
From the History section of Agawam, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship37
South Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Healthcare7
CHD Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
246;250 Park Street, West Springfield
Map of Agawam Town
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 16°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 39°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Westfield Barnes Muni Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hampden County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Springfield 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Windsor Locks 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Hartford 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- West Hartford 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- East Hartford 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Manchester 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Wethersfield 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Newington 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Storrs 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- New Britain 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Capt. Charles Leonard House, Agawam MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- SuffieldCT FirstBaptistChurch, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- First Church of Christ, Longmeadow MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- SuffieldCT GothicCottage, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas and Esther Smith House, Feeding Hills MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Fowler Tavern - Westfield, MA, TM01001, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phelps-HathawayHousesideview1, CTGardengirl, Public domain
- The Commons, Chicopee MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2772-2782 Main Street, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Court Square 2013 06 02, Dms1788, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpringfieldMA McKnightDistrict AmherstStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mills-Stebbins House sp, Morton Hauler, Public domain
- ILLEBIGELOWHARTFORDCARPETMILLS-vi, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Republican Block, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hampden County Courthouse MA, Takomabibelot, CC BY 2.0
- Union Trust Company Building, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- W C A Boarding House, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SuffieldCT KingFieldHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SpringfieldMA IverniaApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Haynes Hotel Waters Building, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mill worker housing, Thompsonville, Connecticut, Zach from Brooklyn, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Walker Building, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpringfieldMA MapleStreetMansion 3, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cooley-Eveleth House, Longmeadow MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Main Street School, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SpringfieldMA WinchesterSquareFireStation, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1391 Dwight Street, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First Church 2010 07 04, dms1788, Public domain
- SuffieldCT HilltopFarm 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laflin-Phelps Homestead, Southwick MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- AgawamMA CharlesLeonardHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SpringfieldMA BelleStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windsor Locks Canal and bridge postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- SpringfieldMA OutingParkHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SpringfieldMA HancockApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.F.D No. 3, Agawam MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- First Church of Christ Congregational, Suffield CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Electric Company Building, Springfield MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- SpringfieldMA FormerStJohnsChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
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