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

Elkanah Watson

 
 
Elkanah Watson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015
1. Elkanah Watson Marker
Inscription.
Erected
To the Memory Of
Elkanah Watson
Nationally known as the father of the agricultural fair he was founder and first president of the Berkshire Agricultural Society. Near the old elm in this park 1807 its original exhibition was conducted under his direction.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
 
Location. 42° 26.894′ N, 73° 15.169′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Allen Street, on the left when traveling west on East Street. Located in Park Square. 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. Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler Williams (here, next to this marker); Berkshire County Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Francis Joseph Quirico Court Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); First Agricultural Fair (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Shaw Briggs (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Party House (within
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shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.
 
Also see . . .  Elkanah Watson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 13, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Elkanah Watson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015
2. Elkanah Watson Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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