Williamstown in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Early Williamstown House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
1. Early Williamstown House Marker
The northerly part of this house is one of the earliest extant structures in town. Built about 1767 in "regulation" size, it was enlarged to become a salt box. In the mid-1970's it was completely rebuilt and enlarged to its present form.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 42° 42.511′ N, 73° 12.046′ W. Marker is in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street (Massachusetts Route 43) and Latham Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Water Street, Williamstown MA 01267, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War and Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ulysses Franklin "Frank" Grant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamstown Civil War Soldiers Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Meeting House of the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
2. Early Williamstown House and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 2, 2018
3. Early Williamstown House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
