Early Settlement
By: Jessica M. and Alyssa K.
The Ely Fuller Tavern at Ludlow Center, Ludlow's oldest tavern,
dating back to 1787; now a private residence on Center Street
A History of Ludlow, 1912
From this link you can learn how early settlement affected Ludlow. It was once a district of Springfield, but in 1774, Ludlow became its own town. Also, you can learn about when Ludlow’s earliest settlers, like Aaron Colton and Shem Chapin, came to our town. Additionally, this page provides a link to the mystery of how our town became known as “Ludlow.” Lastly, you can learn about the Fuller Cemetery, which is one of the oldest cemeteries in town, found near the town’s center.
Click here to learn more about Early Settlement in Ludlow.