Pittsfield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Splitter

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

1. Splitter Marker

Inscription. Splitter
James D’Aniello, Steel Baseball, America’s National Pastime, was played near this site in 1791. Documented on September 5, 1791, in a Pittsfield town bylaw banning baseball within 80 yards of the Meetinghouse windows. Acknowledged in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY. Acknowledged by the United States Congress, July 23, 2008.

Presented to the City of Pittsfield by Art Of The Game with generous support from Legacy Banks Foundation and The Berkshire Eagle, Berkshire Bank Foundation, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Petricca Industries, Artscape, and Pittsfield Baseball Fans. 2010

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1903.

Location. 42° 26.866′ N, 73° 15.166′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and North Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsfield MA 01201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Peace Party House (a few steps from this marker); Henry Shaw Briggs (a few steps from this marker); Francis Joseph Quirico Court Complex

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Elkanah Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Berkshire County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Agricultural Fair (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

2. Splitter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.