Blackinton Neighborhood Tour
Centered on a thriving industrial complex, the Blackinton neighborhood forged its own identity between Williamstown and North Adams.
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Blackinton Cemetery
The Blackinton Cemetery located on Massachusetts Avenue is one of the oldest known burial grounds in North Adams. It was originally a 100-acre farm owned by Deacon Otis Blackinton. He was the father…
Sanford Blackinton and family
Sanford Blackinton came from an industrious family, and he carried on this tradition, leaving his mark on the community that bears his name and throughout North Adams.
Blackinton Mill
From modest beginnings in the 1820s, the Blackinton Mill grew to form the center of a thriving community.
Blackinton Rail Station
Today there is no trace of the rail station that once stood as a symbol of the importance of the mill and surrounding village.
Blackinton Manor
One of the oldest standing buildings in the neighborhood, this was the home of Sanford Blackinton.
Blackinton Union Church
Filling the need for a house of worship, the Blackinton Union Church occupied a central role in village life.
Archer School
A school built for the children of the growing Blackinton village was named for a man who symbolized learning and education.
St. Andrew's Episcopal Chapel
Built as a missionary church in the village of Blackinton and associated with students from Williams College, St. Andrew's experienced a decline in the late twentieth century.Tour curated by: the Historic North Adams Team.