Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lee, Massachusetts
Pittsfield is the county seat for Berkshire County
Lee is in Berkshire County
Berkshire County(159) ► ADJACENT TO BERKSHIRE COUNTY Franklin County(95) ► Hampden County(123) ► Hampshire County(69) ► Litchfield County, Connecticut(266) ► Columbia County, New York(284) ► Dutchess County, New York(337) ► Rensselaer County, New York(162) ► Bennington County, Vermont(63) ►
Touch name on this list to highlight map location. Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
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 Housatonic Street (U.S. 20) at Fuller Street, on the right when traveling north on Housatonic Street.
Historically, the economy of Lee has been based on two industries, paper and marble. Paper making began in 1806. By the Civil War, Lee produced more paper than anywhere else in the US. In 1867, the Smith Paper Company manufactured the first wood . . . — — Map (db m184849) 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 . . . — — Map (db m86707) WM