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

Henry Shaw Briggs

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

1. Henry Shaw Briggs Marker

Inscription. Henry Shaw Briggs
A Leader of Brave Men
Born in Lanesboro August 1, 1824
Son of Governor George Nixon Briggs
Graduated Williams College 1844
Harvard Law School 1848
Captain of Pittsfield Guards 1855
Captain of Allen Guards 1861
Responded April 18, 1861
To Lincoln’s First Call for Troops
Colonel of 10th. Mass. Volunteer Infantry
A Regiment
Disciplined by His Training
Inspired by His Example
Mustered into United States Service
June 21, 1861
Served with Honor In
Twenty Battles of the Civil War 1861-64
Brigadier General July 27, 1862
Died, Pittsfield, September 23, 1887
“Pale Glory Walks by Valor’s Bier”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1861.

Location. 42° 26.874′ N, 73° 15.165′ W. Marker is in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in Berkshire County. Marker is at the intersection of East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and North Street (Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street. Located in front of Berkshire County Superior Court Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 East Street, 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. Peace Party House (here, next to this marker); Splitter

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(a few steps from this marker); Francis Joseph Quirico Court Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Elkanah Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Berkshire County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pittsfield Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Agricultural Fair (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsfield.

Also see . . . Henry Shaw Briggs on Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 10, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

2. Henry Shaw Briggs Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 2, 2015

3. Henry Shaw Briggs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.