Stockbridge

Stockbridge

General Information
Name	Stockbridge
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Town
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
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Location
Coordinates	42.2870°N 73.3204°W
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Population
Total	1,947
Density	per km²
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Water	km²
Government
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Stockbridge is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,947 at the 2020 census.

History

Stockbridge was first settled by English missionaries in 1734. It was incorporated in 1739. The town was named after Stockbridge, Hampshire, England. Stockbridge was originally established as a mission for the Mahican tribe, and the town has a rich history involving the Native American community.

Geography

Stockbridge is located in the Berkshires, a mountain range that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. The town has a total area of 23.7 square miles, of which 23.6 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The Housatonic River runs through the town, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 1,947 people, 1,000 households, and 500 families residing in the town. The population density was 82.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Economy

The economy of Stockbridge is primarily based on tourism, with many visitors attracted to its historic sites and natural beauty. The town is home to the Norman Rockwell Museum, which houses a large collection of works by the famous American painter Norman Rockwell.

Education

Stockbridge is served by the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. The district includes Monument Mountain Regional High School, which serves students from Stockbridge and surrounding towns.

Notable People

• Norman Rockwell, an American painter and illustrator, lived in Stockbridge for the last 25 years of his life.
• Catherine Sedgwick, a prominent 19th-century novelist, was born in Stockbridge.

See Also

• Berkshire County, Massachusetts
• Norman Rockwell Museum
• Housatonic River

External Links

• Official Town of Stockbridge Website
• Norman Rockwell Museum