Housatonic, Massachusetts
Housatonic is a community of 1,113 people in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Housatonic
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Peeskawso Peak, Chesterwood and Elm-Maple-South Streets Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Housatonic
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About Housatonic
Housatonic is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Great Barrington in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Housatonic had a population of 1,083. It was named after the Housatonic River.
From the Wikipedia article Housatonic, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Chesterwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Summer estate and studio of American sculptor Daniel Chester French
Elm-Maple-South Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Glendale Power House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic power station in Massachusetts, US
Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States
Monument Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic textile mills in Housatonic, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
Ramsdell Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Public library in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States
Rising Paper Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
A historic paper manufacturer in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
United States Post Office–Great Barrington Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Fixed construction in Massachusetts, United States of America
Villa Virginia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
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Norman Rockwell Museum
Museum · 3.2 mi
Art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Ball Field, Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Churches and places of worship1
Housatonic Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Church building in Great Barrington, United States of America
History
The village formed in the early 1800s around textile and paper mills. At its peak, Monument Mills, a textile manufacturer, occupied five factory buildings totaling 420,000 square feet (39,000 m2) and had 500 employees. Mill workers, many of whom were immigrants, were housed in tenements.
Monument Mills closed in 1956. After undergoing a period of decline, the village has been revitalized by the presence of art galleries and related commercial activity. The town's Ramsdell Public Library is located in Housatonic. Monument Mills and Rising Paper Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Housatonic, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School
School · 1.7 mi
318 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington
W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School
School · 1.6 mi
313 Monument Valley Rd, Great Barrington
Map of Housatonic
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 21°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 55°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 37°F | 4.8 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lenox Dale (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berkshire County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-01-06: Severe Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Great Barrington Airport (GBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Great Barrington 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Lee 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Pittsfield 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Winsted 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Torrington 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Westfield 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- North Adams 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Northampton 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Albany 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Troy 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Housatonic River at Housatonic, MA, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Rising Paper Company, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rising Paper Company Mill Towers, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rising Paper Company Mills, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Housatonic station 053, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Monument Mill, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Housatonic Congregational Church, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 174 Front Street, Bldg. 3, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post Office, Housatonic MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument Mills in Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument Mills, Housatonic, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ramsdell Public Library, Housatonic MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- RAMSDELL LIBRARY HOUSATONIC MA 2 092414, Nick Stanton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RAMSDELL LIBRARY HOUSATONIC MA 092414, Nick Stanton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Housatonic Rail Trail, Housatonic MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United States Post Office, Great Barrington MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stockbridge, MA - Red Lion Inn 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chesterwood (Stockbridge, MA) - house, Daderot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mercantile Building, Stockbridge MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Villa Virginia, Stockbridge MA, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glendale Power House, Stockbridge MA, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockwell museum, User:Rmrfstar, CC BY 2.5
- Metra cars in Van Deusenville 054, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Monument Mills and water tower, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monument Mills, Cotton Mill No. 1 panorama, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inscription Rock, Monument Mountain, Chesamo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Guthrie Center, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Van Deusenville station remains 035, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Ascocoryne sarcoides 103526779, Claire Nish, CC BY 4.0
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