Great Barrington in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Devastating Tornado
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 25, 2019
1. Devastating Tornado Marker
Passed This Way
Memorial Day - May 29, 1995
In Memory of the Three Who Died
In Recognition of All Who Endured
In Gratitude to Fire, Police and Rescue Personnel
Who Risked Their Lives To Save Others.
In Appreciation of All Who Helped and Healed
Great Barrington Historical Society
May 29, 2005
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1995.
Location. 42° 10.988′ N, 73° 21.884′ W. Marker is in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of S Main Street and Silver Street, on the left when traveling north on S Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Great Barrington MA 01230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W.E.B Du Bois (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); You Stand Free Because They Served (approx. 0.7 miles away); Great Barrington Civil War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); First Court House of Berkshire County (approx. ¾ mile away); Great Barrington World War I Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); The Mahaiwe Theater (approx. ¾ mile away); W.E.B. Du Bois Birthsite
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Also see . . . 1995 Great Barrington tornado on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 27, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 25, 2019
2. Devastating Tornado Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
