Greenfield, County seat in Franklin County, Massachusetts
Situated at the intersection of Interstate 91 and Route 2, Greenfield contains numerous Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian buildings within its Main Street Historic District.
The settlement, established in 1686 by English colonists on Pocumtuck territory, gained independence from Deerfield in 1753 and became Franklin County's administrative center in 1811.
The Franklin County Fair, Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, and Greenfield Community College contribute to the educational and entertainment offerings of the region.
The Franklin Regional Transit Authority and Greyhound bus services connect Greenfield to neighboring communities through an extensive transportation network.
The Energy Park and Poet's Seat Tower provide recreational spaces where residents participate in community events and appreciate public art installations.
Location: Franklin County
Inception: 1686
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Website: http://townofgreenfield.org
GPS coordinates: 42.58750,-72.60000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
French King Bridge
8.5 km
Historic Deerfield
4.5 km
Poet's Seat Tower
1.4 km
Connecticut River Greenway State Park
5.3 km
Canalside Rail Trail Bridge
2.3 km
Bardwell's Ferry Bridge
7.3 km
General Pierce Bridge
1.8 km
Turners Falls Road Bridge
4 km
Dedic Site
3.7 km
Pocumtuck Ridge Trail
7.1 km
Main Street Historic District
133 m
Turners Falls–Gill Bridge
4.8 km
Leavitt-Hovey House
77 m
Springfield Terminal railroad bridge, Deerfield
4.6 km
Garden Theater Block
23 m
Bernardston Congregational Unitarian Church
10.2 km
United States Post Office–Greenfield Main
159 m
Turners Falls Historic District
4.3 km
Powers Institute Historic District
10.1 km
Gill Center Historic District
10.2 km
East Main-High Street Historic District
294 m
Shelburne Free Public Library
7.3 km
Massaemett Mountain
10.2 km
Montague Center Historic District
7.9 km
Great Falls Discovery Center
4.4 km
Montague City Covered Bridge
1.8 km
Guiding Star Grange
2 km
East Shelburne Cemetery
6.2 kmReviews
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