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Introduction to Williamstown, Massachusetts
Williamstown, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 28 miles E of Albany, New York (center to center) and 112 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town, which is conveniently located inside the Pittsfield metropolitan area, has an estimated 8,424 residents.
Williamstown History
Williamstown was originally called West Hoosac when people first settled in 1749. It was incorporated and named Williamstown after Ephraim Williams, a warrior who died in the French and Indian War. He contributed a large sum of money on the condition that the town be named after him.
Williamstown and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Williamstown
Many parks are located in the region surrounding Williamstown including Clarksburg State Park, Molly Stark State Park, and Mount Greylock State Reservation. Bennington Museum, Shaker Museum and Library, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art and Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute are some of the museums located nearby. There are also historical sites like Bennington Battle Monument, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, and Mount Lebanon Shaker Village which are not far from Williamstown.
Williamstown Transportation
Albany International Airport is nearby.
Williamstown Higher Education
Williams College is the local college. Other colleges close to Williamstown are Berkshire Community College, Southern Vermont College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Bennington College.
Williamstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Williamstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Sigma Phi fraternity house (Williams College) c1902.
Kappa Alpha fraternity house (Williams College) between 1900 and 1906
Congregational church between 1900 and 1906
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