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

First Agricultural Fair

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

1. First Agricultural Fair Marker

Inscription. Site of The
First Agricultural Fair
In America
1810
and
The Pittsfield Elm
1524 - 1864

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 42° 26.896′ N, 73° 15.196′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and North Street, on the left when traveling west on East Street. Located in Park Square, on the rim of the fountain. 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. Pittsfield Elm Tree (a few steps from this marker); Berkshire County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Elkanah Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Shaw Briggs (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Party House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Regarding First Agricultural Fair. Elkanah Watson organized

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26 of his neighbors and staged the Berkshire Cattle Show in 1810 to display prize sheep. In 1811, he and the others organized the much broader Berkshire Agricultural Society, which absorbed the cattle show and became an annual event.

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The Fountain in the Center of Park Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

2. The Fountain in the Center of Park Square

The marker is on the rim of the fountain.

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 382 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.