History of Greenwich, Massachusetts, USA*

Greenwich, Massachusetts
Hampshire county. There are a number of ponds in this town, by which, and Swift river passing through it, a good water power is acquired. There is a woolen mill in the town, and manufactures of shoes, boots, palm-leaf hats, and scythes. Incorporated, 1754. Population, 1837, 842. Greenwich lies 75 miles W. from Boston and 17 N.E. from Northampton.

Greenwich is situated on the east and west sources of Swift river, and originally included a part of Plainfield.

Some woollen cloth, scythes, and palm-leaf hats are manufactured here.

Distance from Northampton, 17 miles; from Boston, 75.

A Mr. David Lincoln, with his wife and brother, Sylvester Lincoln, of Greenwich, were riding into our village in a buggy, last Wednesday, the forward part of the body holding the dasher gave way, frightening the horse, which ran furiously down the hill, by the brick church; and when at the corner opposite of Mr. Woods House, the individuals were thrown with great violence from the carriage, breaking Mrs. Lincoln's leg just below the knee, and shattering the bones in a most horrid manner. Her husband's thumb was broken, and he was otherwise materially injured. The bones in Mrs. Lincoln's fractured limb protruded through the skin, in several places; and one piece, about an inch in length, was taken out. It is feared that amputation of the limb may be necessary. The buggy was overturned at the same time, and literally smashed to pieces. Barre Patriot, 22d.

Greenwich, a post-township of Hampshire county, Massachusetts, on the W. side of Swift river, about 80 miles W. of Boston. Population, 838.

GREENWICH, a township in Hampshire co., in Massachusetts, 75 m. W of Boston. Pop. 824.

Greenwich is a narrow town occupying a long space on the eastern side of Hampshire County, and near its north line. It is about 73 miles west of Boston. On its north is Prescott; Dana and Hardwick bound it on the east, Enfield on the south, and the latter and Prescott on the west. The assessed area is 11,323 acres; of which 4,290 are woodland. The villages are Greenwich and Greenwich Village. The Athol and Springfield Railroad runs north and south through. the town.

The East and Middle branches of Swift River drain the middle and northern parts, furnishing some motive power. Except in the valley of these streams, and of another small branch at the southwest, the town is quite hilly. Mount Lizzie, south of Greenwich (centre), is the most noted eminence. The scenery is diversified by small ponds in all quarters of the town, the largest of which are Curtis, Davis and Flask. The atmosphere is healthful and the people industrious. The land is elevated, rocky, and difficult of...