Greenfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

J. Russell Cutlery & Gtd

Town of Greenfield

— 1753 —

J. Russell Cutlery & Gtd Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023

1. J. Russell Cutlery & Gtd Marker

Inscription. Sites of J. Russell Co., first American cutlery factory, which made the famous "Green River" knives, and Greenfield Tap & Die. World's largest thread-cutting firm, which manufactured the adjustable die invented near here.

Erected by Greenfield Kiwanis Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 42° 34.826′ N, 72° 35.952′ W. Marker is in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Deerfield Street (U.S. 5) and Meridian Street, on the right on Deerfield Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 185 Deerfield St, Greenfield MA 01301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Pioneer Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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River Works Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named River Works Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named River Works Park (about 800 feet away); Masonic Hall (approx. half a mile away); Greenfield's 3rd Town Hall (approx. half a mile away); Greenfield Civil War Monument (approx. half a mile away); U.S. Post Office (approx. half a mile away); Town of Greenfield (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenfield.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 5, 2023

2. J. Russell Cutlery & Gtd Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.