Pittsfield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Theodore Roosevelt
Hometown Heritage
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones, June 20, 2026
1. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
On Sept. 3, 1902, President injured when trolley struck his carriage near here. Secret Service Agent William Craig died in the crash.
Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1902.
Location. 42° 25.835′ N, 73° 15.527′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. It is on South Street (U.S. 7/20) north of South Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 546 South St, Pittsfield MA 01201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Berkshires. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sergeant Edward J. Burns (approx. 0.7 miles away); Sgt. Glenn R. Allison (approx. 0.7 miles away); Roman Walter Sadlowski (approx. 0.7 miles away); Veteran of the Year (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pittsfield Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); United Church of Christ, Pittsfield (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
