History of Lee, Massachusetts, USA

The paper-mill of John De Varennes, at East Lee, Mass., was burned on the 29th. Loss, $100,000.

Lee is a beautiful town between the Taconic and Green Mountain ranges, in the central part of Berkshire County, 162 miles from Boston. It is quite irregular in form, and has Lenox on the northwest, Washington on the northeast, Becket on the east, Tyringham and Great Barrington on the south, and Stockbridge on the west.

The assessed area is 15,749 acres, 4,242 of which are forest, consisting of maple, oak, beech, chestnut and elm. Lakes Laurel and May add variety and charm to the landscape. The Housatonic River, a rapid and beautiful stream, separates for two or more miles the northern angle of this town from Lenox, then pursues a serpentine course through the midst of the town to a range of hills along the southern border, where it turns westward and enters Stockbridge. With its affluents, Basin-pond Brook, Goose-pond Brook and Hop Brook, it furnishes valuable hydraulic power. The central village is built on the rich intervale of this river; along whose margin winds the Housatonic...

A south-bound express on the Housatonic Railroad crashed into a wagon belonging to Capt. J. S. Barnes of Lenox at Lee, Mass., yesterday afternoon, instantly killing the occupants of the wagon. Capt. Barne's coachman and Jerry Donovan, and both horses.

Lee, a post-village of Lee township, Berkshire co, Mass., on the Housatonic River, and on the Housatonic Railroad, 11 miles S. of Pittsfield, and about 38 miles S.E. of Albany, N.Y. It contains 5 churches, a high school, a national bank, and a newspaper office. Here are several woollen-factories and large paper-mills. The township has quarries of fine white marble, which is exported to distant cities. Pop. of township, 3900. It contains villages named East Lee and South Lee.

Lee, a township (town) Of Berkshire CO., Mass., on the Housatonic River and on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 11 miles S. of Pittsfield. Here are wire-factories, large paper-mills, etc. The town has quarries of fine white marble. Pop. of the town (which includes the villages of East Lee and South Lee) in 1900, 3596.

The Mount: Start your visit with a tour of The Mount, the former home of Edith Wharton, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Explore the beautiful gardens, take a guided tour of the mansion, and learn about Wharton's life and work.

October Mountain State Forest: If you're an outdoor enthusiast, head to October Mountain State Forest, the largest state forest in Massachusetts. You can hike, mountain bike, or simply enjoy a picnic in this pristine wilderness.

Lee Premium Outlets: For some retail therapy, visit the Lee Premium Outlets. This shopping destination features over 60 stores, including high-end brands, offering great deals on clothing, accessories, and more.

Chesterwood: Just a short drive from Lee, you'll find Chesterwood, the former home and studio of renowned sculptor Daniel Chester French, best known for creating the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Explore the artist's studio and admire his sculptures and beautiful...