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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Adjacent to Berkshire County, Massachusetts
▶ Franklin County(42) ▶ Hampden County(100) ▶ Hampshire County(19) ▶ Litchfield County, Connecticut(239) ▶ Columbia County, New York(208) ▶ Dutchess County, New York(295) ▶ Rensselaer County, New York(150) ▶ Bennington County, Vermont(53)
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In 1931, the state set aside funds for a memorial to honor Massachusetts men and women who had died during the World War. Originally designed as a lighthouse for Boston's Charles River estuary, the tower's beacon was intended "to shine each night, . . . — — Map (db m77983) HM
Erected by
George E. Sayles Post No 126
and
Womans Relief Corps No 160
of Adams Mass,
in loving remembrance of
Our Soldiers
who sleep in
unknown graves
1861 — 1865 — — Map (db m118613) WM
On Columbia Street (Massachusetts Route 8) north of Valley Street, on the right when traveling north.
Originally dedicated
Nov. 27, 1922
Rededicated
Nov. 2, 2002
There are seventeen trees
in this Memorial Park
dedicated in memory of
our WWI Veterans
[who died in service]
and all the Veterans
of the Great War. . . . — — Map (db m118634) HM WM
In Memory
of those members and associates of the East Hoosuck Society of Friends who, laying aside their religious scruples, took up arms, in the War for Independence in defense of their homes and liberties.
In the Friends Burial . . . — — Map (db m118632) WM
Built in 1782 by Quakers who had settled Adams (then East Hoosuc) from Smithfield, R. I. and Dartmouth, Mass. in 1769. Coming together from the farms in this valley, the Friends worshipped here for sixty years before the meeting was laid down upon . . . — — Map (db m118616) HM
On Maple Street west of Forest Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Established c. 1767
Adams' first public burial ground
Begun by the Adams Friends
Designed in 1869 by Charles F. Sayles,
an East Chester native
Resting place of Adams laborers
civic leaders and industrialists
Listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m118615) HM
Take a deep breath, and enjoy the view! You are at the peak of the highest mountain in Massachusetts.
The summit of Mount Greylock features the only subalpine environment in Massachusetts. Because of the high elevation and the westerly winds, . . . — — Map (db m44373) HM
On Columbia Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Upton Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Street.
In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory
and have nobly served their nation in serving mankind
[Died in service]
William Douglas Martin Lauer Lambert Lenhardt
[Honor Roll of Veterans]
Joseph Abraham Richard Adam . . . — — Map (db m118640) WM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) north of the Moosic River, on the left when traveling north.
In recognition of her outstanding leadership as a pioneer crusader for woman's rights and equality. Miss Anthony's life was rooted in the nineteenth century struggle to reform American democracy and society. Her campaign for woman's suffrage . . . — — Map (db m118588) HM
On Park Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Maple Street, in the median on Park Street.
[West Face]
"Let us remember that
our interest is in concord
not conflict - and that our
real eminence rests in
the victories of peace
not those of war"
From President McKinley's Address at Buffalo
September VI MDCCCCI
[Bas-relief . . . — — Map (db m118599) HM WM
On Jacobs Ladder Road (U.S. 20) at Johnson Road, on the right when traveling west on Jacobs Ladder Road.
"A Monument to the Automobile Age
This section of Route 20 was built to bypass “Jacob's Ladder,” the steep and difficult hill for which the Trail was named. On September 10, 1910, hundreds of spectators and auto club members came . . . — — Map (db m155459) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Prentice Place, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Korean Conflict
1953 – 1950
Bedell, Richard T. · Broadhurst, Francis I. · Broadhurst, John O. · Chandler, Lester W. · Curtis, Bert L. · Curtis, Victor I. · Davenport, George L · Deming, Grace E. · Engwer, William A. · Gargan, William J. · . . . — — Map (db m158679) WM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Prentice Place, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
★ Honor Roll ★
The Men From Becket
Who Served In The
World War II 1941-1945
Baker, Charles · Balch, Charles · Balch, Donald · Barnes, Edward · Bowen, Robert · Broadhurst, Thomas · Carrington, Frank · Carrington, George · Clark, . . . — — Map (db m158677) WM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Prentice Place, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
★ Honor Roll ★
The Men From Becket
Who Served In The
World War 1917-1918
Ballou, Leon L. · Beck, Edward · Bennett, Howard · Bullard, George M. · Burns, William · Chandler, William F. · Clark, Norman · Crane, George E. · Crochiere, . . . — — Map (db m158676) WM
On North Street (Massachusetts Route 8) 0.2 miles north of Mountain Road/Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
This bas-relief, the original of which was erected on Bennington Battlefield on Walloomsac Heights in the State of New York by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was dedicated by
Eugene Bucklin Bowen
to the memory of the six hundred and more . . . — — Map (db m118586) HM WM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Jennings Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
East Main Street Cemetery
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2000
by the United States
Fepartment of the Interior. — — Map (db m155477) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) east of Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Main Street Cemetery
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2000
by the United States
Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m155470) HM
On Egremont Plain Road (Massachusetts Route 71) at Prospect Lake Road, on the right when traveling south on Egremont Plain Road.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate . . . — — Map (db m24017) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Cottage Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On 20 March 1886 William Stanley provided alternating current electrification to offices and stores on Main Street in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He thus demonstrated the first practical system for providing electrical illumination using . . . — — Map (db m154428) HM
On S Main Street at Silver Street, on the left when traveling north on S Main Street.
A Devastating Tornado
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 . . . — — Map (db m138419) HM
On S Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on S Main Street.
First Congregational Church
Gathered in 1743 as the Second Parish of Sheffield, the congregation worshipped in The Meeting House which was located one half mile from here in the Water Street Cemetery near the big bridge. It was one of only three . . . — — Map (db m138424) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Near this spot stood the first court house of Berkshire County erected 1764. Here August 16, 1774 occurred the first open resistance to British rule in America — — Map (db m58957) HM
On Massachusetts Route 23 at U.S. 7, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m24013) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
A Tribute
Of honor and Gratitude
To Her Citizens Who Fought
For Liberty and Union
1861. – 1865.
Erected by the Town of
Great Barrington.
1876. — — Map (db m58955) HM
On Castle Street at Main Street (U.S. 7), on the right when traveling east on Castle Street.
Erected November 11th 1936
By the School Children
Of Great Barrington and Housatonic
In Honor of the 359 Men and Women
Who Served Their Country
In the World War.
Abel, Harrison G. Ackerman, Arthur P. Adams, Ernest W. Alcott, Bruce . . . — — Map (db m58960) HM
On S Main Street at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling north on S Main Street.
Laura Ingersoll Secord
1775 - 1868
Laura Ingersoll was born in a dwelling which stood on this site until 1913, when Mason Library was built. She was the daughter of Elizabeth (Dewey) and Thomas Ingersoll, a hatter and miller with privilege nearby . . . — — Map (db m138423) HM WM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Cottage Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Memorial Street Light
erected by
Massachusetts Electric Company
June 28, 1986
in recognition of
William Stanley
and his contributions to the
Electric Utility Industry — — Map (db m58987) HM
On Castle Street at Main Street (U.S. 7), on the left when traveling east on Castle Street.
The Mahaiwe Theater
has been placed on the
National Register
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1905 — — Map (db m58958) HM
The Niagara Movement was Du Boiss first attempt to form a civil rights organization. This was the first substantial Black-organized protest movement of the twentieth century. It led to the founding of the NAACP in 1909.
The first meeting . . . — — Map (db m149483) HM
Near S Main Street at Silver Street, on the left when traveling north.
“In 1950 the month of February had for me special meaning. I was a widower. The wife of 53 years lay buried in the New England hills beside her first born boy”
W.Е.В. DuBois (1868-1963)
Premier Architect of the American . . . — — Map (db m149481) HM
On Church Street near near School Street, on the right when traveling west.
“I was born by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills, five years after the Emancipation Proclamation.”
Birthsite of W.E.B. Dubois (1868-1963)
Premier architect of the American Civil Rights Movement
Erected by The . . . — — Map (db m149510) HM
I was born by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills, five years after the Emancipation Proclamation – W.E.B. Dubois
Golden River
Great Barrington native W.E.B. Du Bois was an early founder of the Civil Rights . . . — — Map (db m149482) HM
Kindled by his love for the Housatonic River, W.E.B. Du Bois became a champion of rivers around the world.
Harlem Renaissance writer and poet Langston Hughes composed “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” when he was only eighteen years . . . — — Map (db m149484) HM
On Main Street at Cottage Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
William Stanley
1858 1916
Inventor
His genius made Great Barrington the first community to be lighted by alternating current in March 1886.
Monument erected by the Rotary Club of Great Barrington on its fiftieth anniversary.
May 18th . . . — — Map (db m58972) HM
William Stanley (1858-1916) devised an innovative electric distribution system using an alternating-current transformer. His laboratory was in Horace Days rambling, vacant rubberwear factory, the foundation of which is just visible on the . . . — — Map (db m107662) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Castle Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
You Stand Free
Because They Served
In everlasting memory and tribute to the men and women of Great Barrington who, in defense of their country and the human rights of mankind, served with honor and distinction in the armed forces of the United . . . — — Map (db m58896) HM
On South Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Maple Street (Massachusetts Route 8), on the right when traveling south on South Street.
This memorial
was erected by the
Town of Hinsdale
and dedicated May 30, 1923
The Civil War tablet
and the cannon and balls,
used in the Civil War
are the gift of
Francis E. Warren
Soldier and Statesman,
United States Senator . . . — — Map (db m157814) WM
On Rockwell Road 8 miles north of Quarry Road, on the right when traveling north.
Adams Overlook: A Town Tied to the Mountain
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Adams Overlook faces east, looking over the town of Adams to the Hoosac Range, a branch of the Berkshire Mountains. Named after Revolutionary War hero John . . . — — Map (db m85154) HM
John Bascom
(1827 – 1911)
Rest for the Weary
Bascom Lodge has welcomed hikers, skiers, and sunrise-seekers since its completion in 1938. Designed by Pittsfield architect Joseph McArthur Vance, the lodge was built by Civilian Conservation . . . — — Map (db m85036) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 7) at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
A plain farmer of Lanesborough who by a speech full of good sense and good feeling carried the Massachusetts Convention September 1787 – February 1788 by a vote of 187 to 168 in favor of ratifying the Federal Constitution . . . — — Map (db m85175) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 7) at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Lanesborough Remembers
1917 World War 1918
James R Adams * Clarence G Bailey Redfern Bailey Joseph C Barnes Louis D Barnes Albert Beauvais Albert E Bennett Lochiel S Cameron Robert Carlon Edward Clairmont Grover W Cross . . . — — Map (db m85176) WM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles from Quarry Road when traveling north.
Mount Greylock, Elevation 3,491 Feet
Six hundred million years ago, this area was under a warm shallow ocean. As the underlying tectonic plates shifted, their continents collided, pushing the land upward into a great range of mountains. The . . . — — Map (db m85054) HM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles north of Quarry Road.
One Hundred Years
On June 20, 1898, a plot of 400 acres around the summit of Mount Greylock was established as the first State Reservation wilderness park, to be enjoyed and preserved by the people of Massachusetts. Those 400 acres were only the . . . — — Map (db m85118) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 7) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This Tablet
On the Original Steps of Marble from Lanesborough Quarries
Marks the Site of
The First and Second Meeting Houses
of the
First Church of Christ in Lanesborough
Organized March 28, 1764.
“I have reared me a monument . . . — — Map (db m85177) HM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles north of Quarry Road when traveling north.
The Mount Greylock Summit
Historic District
Has Been Placed on the National Register
Of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
1998 — — Map (db m85174) HM
On Rockwell Road at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling north on Rockwell Road.
1907
The Rockwell Road
To Greylock
Built in 1906-7 by the county commissioners of Berkshire. Named for Francis W. Rockwell of Pittsfield, one of the original Greylock commissioners appointed in 1898 by Governor Roger Wolcott, and chairman from . . . — — Map (db m85030) HM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles from Quarry Road when traveling north.
The Summit: A Peak Experience Mount Greylock State Reservation
In millennia past, native peoples may have used the summit as a place of pilgrimage but left the peak in its wild, natural state. Farmers cleared the top of the mountain in the . . . — — Map (db m85045) HM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles from Quarry Road when traveling north.
The Summit: An Island Above the Clouds
Mount Greylock State Reservation
Welcome to the peak of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts and the focal point of the states first wilderness park.
Greylock summit is an unusual . . . — — Map (db m85120) HM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles north of Quarry Road when traveling north.
Erected By
Massachusetts
In Grateful
Recognition Of
The Loyalty And
Sacrifice Of Her Sons
And Daughters In War
They Were Faithful Even Unto Death — — Map (db m85117) WM
Near Rockwell Road 8.6 miles from Quarry Road when traveling north.
War Memorial Tower
The War Memorial Tower is Massachusetts official commemoration of its war dead. Dedicated in 1933, it is made from slabs of Quincy granite that weigh as much as 8 tons; the evocative epigrams are from First World War-era . . . — — Map (db m85119) HM
Welcome to Mount Greylock State Reservation, a flagship Massachusetts State Park managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR is committed to enhancing the vital connection between people and the environment fot the . . . — — Map (db m86559) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 20) at Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
James Burt
Veterans Memorial Park
In Memory of Those from Lee Who Died During War
For Their Country
World War I
1917 – 1918
James R. Bossidy John T. Carty Thomas M. Crerar Russell R. Griffin Thomas J. Fanning Harry F. . . . — — Map (db m85004) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 20) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
On this site, in the log house of Peter Wilcox, was held
the first town meeting – Dec. 26, 1777.
The following men were elected to office.
“Moderator – William Ingersoll
Clerk – Prince West. These two, and Oliver . . . — — Map (db m86710) HM
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 20) at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
To The Men Of Lee Who Gave All In The War For World Wide Liberty
John R. Carty Harry F. Cross James R. Bossidy Thomas M. Crerar Harold M. Parker Thomas J. Fanning Russell R. Griffin Charles T. Noonan Milton D. Parker Ivan A. . . . — — Map (db m86707) WM
On Main Street / Old Stockbridge Road (Massachusetts Route 7A) at Walker Sreet / West Street (Massachusetts Route 183), in the median on Main Street / Old Stockbridge Road.
(south face)Paterson
(east face)
In memory of Major General John Paterson, son of Colonel John Paterson, born 1744, died 1808; and Elizabeth Lee his wife, born 1749, died 1841. He was born in New Britain, Conn. Graduated at . . . — — Map (db m524) HM
On Massachusetts Route 23, on the left when traveling east.
Through this place passed General Henry Knox in the winter of 1775 – 1776 to deliver to General George Washington at Cambridge the train of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga used to force the British Army to evacuate Boston. Erected by the . . . — — Map (db m24007) HM
On New Marlborough-Monterey Road north of Hartsville-New Marlborough Road (Massachusetts Route 57), on the left when traveling north.
On July 11, 1774, the people of New Marlborough Township assembled in their first Meeting-House here to record their opposition to certain acts of the British Parliament. On that day – nearly a year before the Battle of Bunker Hill – . . . — — Map (db m136846) HM
On Hartsville-New Marlboro Road (Massachusetts Route 57) east of New Marlborough-Monterey Road, on the left when traveling east.
In the year 1834, a handsome coach of the “Red Bird” line drew up here and set down its passengers for an overnight stay at the Village Inn. With this event, thereafter a daily occurrence, new Marlboro became the bustling midway station . . . — — Map (db m136847) HM
On this site in the plant of the North Adams Iron Company, founded 1846 and from 1858 to 1862 operated by John Adam Beckley, the ore was smelted for the plates used in building the Monitor, the famous antagonist of the Merrimac in the first combat . . . — — Map (db m59537) HM
On E. Otis Road (Massachusetts Route 23) at West Shore Road, on the left when traveling south on E. Otis Road.
Through this place passed
General Henry Knox
in the winter of
1775 – 1776
to deliver to
General George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga used
to force the British Army
to evacuate Boston. . . . — — Map (db m97510) WM
On North Main Road (Massachusetts Route 8) at Monterey Road, on the right when traveling north on North Main Road.
In Honor Of
The Men And Women Of
Otis
Who Served Their Country
In World War II
Silas Budner Howard J. Pollman William S. Crittendon Louis M. Bittman Robert L. Soule, Jr. Maxwell Pyenson Nelson C. Tacy Reginald J. Harrington . . . — — Map (db m84974) WM
On West Main Road (Route 143) at South Road, on the right when traveling east on West Main Road.
World War I
Wisner, Clarence
Messenger, Edwin
Mongue, Lawrence
Corchran, Dave
World War II
Anderson, Albert L.
Anderson, Harold F.
Frusciente, Martin
Morrison, Wallace G.
Torrey, Kenneth F.
Quail, . . . — — Map (db m157811) WM
On Holmes Road, on the right when traveling south.
Arrowhead
For thirteen years (1850-1863)
the home of
Herman Melville
1819 — 1891
Mariner and Mystic
Author of Moby Dick (written in Pittsfield)
and other tales of the sea.
“Moby Dick is among the . . . — — Map (db m32337) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Allen Street, on the left when traveling west on East Street.
1961 - 1975
Dedicated to the men and women from Berkshire County who served their country during the Vietnam war and in memory of those who gave their lives.
“To those who died honor and eternal rest, to those still in bondage . . . — — Map (db m85396) WM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Allen Street, on the left when traveling west on East Street.
Erected
To the Memory Of
Elkanah Watson
Nationally known as the father of the agricultural fair he was founder and first president of the Berkshire Agricultural Society. Near the old elm in this park 1807 its original exhibition was conducted . . . — — Map (db m85395) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Wendell Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Street.
The Honorable Francis Joseph Quirico
Court Complex
Francis Joseph Quirico
Feb. 18, 1911
Captain, United States Army
Appointed To
The Massachusetts Superior Court, July 11, 1956
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Oct. 29, 1969 . . . — — Map (db m85253) HM
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United . . . — — Map (db m118819) HM
Hancock Shaker Village installed this solar photovoltaic (pv) array in December 2009. Here is one sample pv panel for you to examine and touch (it is not connected to the array and will not harm you).
Throughout the Village there are many . . . — — Map (db m118828) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at North Street (Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m85252) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at Allen Street, on the left when traveling west on East Street.
Erected
To The Memory Of
Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler Williams
Who Made Possible This Park
Mr. Williams Gave The Land
Mrs. Williams Once Saved
The Old Elm
From Destruction
1790 — — Map (db m85394) HM
On North Street at Maplewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
On This Spot There Was
1814 – 1826
A United States Cantonment
Later There Stood Here
The Berkshire Gymnasium
In 1841 The
Young Ladies Institute
Was Established By
The Rev. W. H. Tyler
In 1851 The Second Meeting House . . . — — Map (db m85211) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at North Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street.
Peace Party House
Built by Col. James Easton in 1776 on the site in front of the court house
Home of John Chandler Williams in 1782 and moved to its present location in 1869
Here in November, 1783 a brilliant party and a notable feast were given . . . — — Map (db m85250) HM
On North Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at East Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling north on North Street.
Site of Historic Elm Tree of Pittsfield
Sundial First Given by D.A.R.
Peace Party Chapter 1903
Restored by
P.H.S. Student Historians
1992 — — Map (db m85212) HM
On North Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at East Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling north on North Street.
For The Dead
A Tribute
For The Living
A Memory
For Posterity
An Emblem
Of Loyalty To The Flag
Of Their Country
(east face)
With Grateful Recognition
Of The Services Of All Her
Sons
Who Upheld The Honor And
Integrity Of Our . . . — — Map (db m85146) WM
On Veterans Way at Colt Road, on the left when traveling south on Veterans Way.
1917 1918
A Tribute To The Loyalty
And Sacrifices Of Her Sons
And Daughters Who Gloriously
Defended The Liberties Won
By Their Fathers
Erected By The
City Of Pittsfield
1926
(round plaque)
Pittsfield Veterans
Memorial
Fidelis . . . — — Map (db m85507) WM
On Veterans Way at Colt Road, on the right when traveling south on Veterans Way.
Roman Walter Sadlowski
United States Navy
Born June 15, 1920
Died Dec. 7, 1941
Who gave his life at Pearl Harbor in
defense of his country. His example
will always remain as an inspiration
of faithful performance of duty. . . . — — Map (db m85508) WM
The Shakers, perhaps more than any other religious movement, embraced purity of design and consummate craftsmanship in everything they created. These banners represent a sample of the typical and joyful Shaker palette. As you tour this National . . . — — Map (db m118818) HM
On East Street (Massachusetts Route 9) at North Street (Massachusetts Route 9), on the right when traveling east on East Street.
Splitter
James DAniello, Steel
Baseball, Americas National Pastime, was played near this site in 1791. Documented on September 5, 1791, in a Pittsfield town bylaw banning baseball within 80 yards of the Meetinghouse windows. Acknowledged in the . . . — — Map (db m85213) HM
On North Street (U.S. 7) at Maplewood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
The First Inter-Collegiate Baseball Game
In America
Was Played On This Site
Between Williams and Amherst Colleges
Under the Sponsorship of the Pittsfield Baseball Club
The Three and One Half Hour Contest Was Won
By Amherst, 73 to 32 . . . — — Map (db m85178) HM
On Veterans Way at Colt Road, on the left when traveling south on Veterans Way.
Veteran of the Year
2001 – Theodore J. Handler 2002 – Mario Cassinelli 2003 – Rudy Dassat 2004 – Robert Shindler 2005 – Thomas Landry 2006 – James E. Callahan 2007 – Lawrence E. Caprari 2008 . . . — — Map (db m85510) WM
On S. Main Street (Massachusetts Route 8) at Tolland Road (Massachusetts Route 57), on the left when traveling north on S. Main Street.
New Boston
Settled 1751
Founded along the Farmington River by the Dantel Brown family of Boston. Smiths, Demings, Hawley and sears were also early farming settlers. The Browns established the New Boston Inn a store and mills.
The village was . . . — — Map (db m97508) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 7) at Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Barnard Park
Given to Sheffield in 1937 for a Public Park
by
John Hall Barnard
In Memory Of
Gen. J.G. Barnard
and
Dr. F.A.P. Barnard
Former President of Columbia University — — Map (db m58804) HM
Near Main Street (U.S. 7) at Elm Court, on the left when traveling north.
Cast Steel Bell
Sheffield, England, 1860
Made by the Naylor Vickers & Co. foundry using E. Riepes patent. This bell hung in the steeple of the Methodist Church on Main Street, Sheffield, MA (now a private home). Donated by Tom and Cynthia Dixon . . . — — Map (db m58802) HM
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