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| Stockbridge was settled by British missionaries in 1734, who established it as a [[praying town]] for the [[Stockbridge Indians]], an [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|indigenous]] [[Mohicans|Mohican]] tribe. The township was set aside for the tribe by Massachusetts colonists as a reward for their assistance against the [[Kingdom of France|French]] in the [[French and Indian Wars]]. The Rev. [[John Sergeant (missionary)|John Sergeant]], from [[Newark, New Jersey]], was their first [[missionary]]. Sergeant was succeeded in this post by [[Jonathan Edwards (theologian)|Jonathan Edwards]], a Christian theologian associated with the [[First Great Awakening]]. | Stockbridge was settled by British missionaries in 1734, who established it as a [[praying town]] for the [[Stockbridge Indians]], an [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|indigenous]] [[Mohicans|Mohican]] tribe. The township was set aside for the tribe by Massachusetts colonists as a reward for their assistance against the [[Kingdom of France|French]] in the [[French and Indian Wars]]. The Rev. [[John Sergeant (missionary)|John Sergeant]], from [[Newark, New Jersey]], was their first [[missionary]]. Sergeant was succeeded in this post by [[Jonathan Edwards (theologian)|Jonathan Edwards]], a Christian theologian associated with the [[First Great Awakening]]. |
| First chartered as Indian Town in 1737, the village was incorporated on June 22, 1739 as Stockbridge. The missionaries named it after [[Stockbridge, Hampshire|Stockbridge]] in [[Hampshire, England]]. Although the [[Massachusetts General Court]] had assured the Stockbridge Indians that their land would never be sold, the agreement was rescinded. Despite the aid by the Tribe to the [[Patriot (American Revolution)|American Patriots]] during the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], their lands in Stockbridge were stolen by white townspeople. The Tribe was forced to relocate west, first to [[New York (state)|New York]] and then to [[Wisconsin]]. The village was taken over by [[European Americans|European American]] settlers. | First chartered as Indian Town in 1737, the village was incorporated on June 22, 1739, as Stockbridge. The missionaries named it after [[Stockbridge, Hampshire|Stockbridge]] in [[Hampshire, England]]. Although the [[Massachusetts General Court]] had assured the Stockbridge Indians that their land would never be sold, the agreement was rescinded. Despite the aid by the Tribe to the [[Patriot (American Revolution)|American Patriots]] during the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]], their lands in Stockbridge were stolen by white townspeople. The Tribe was forced to relocate west, first to [[New York (state)|New York]] and then to [[Wisconsin]]. The village was taken over by [[European Americans|European American]] settlers. |
| With the arrival of the [[railroad]] in 1850, Stockbridge developed as a summer resort for the wealthy of Boston and other major cities. Many large houses, called [[Berkshire Cottages]], were built in the area before [[World War I]] and the advent of the [[income tax]]. Stockbridge was home to several cottages, including [[Naumkeag]]. | With the arrival of the [[railroad]] in 1850, Stockbridge developed as a summer resort for the wealthy of Boston and other major cities. Many large houses, called [[Berkshire Cottages]], were built in the area before [[World War I]] and the advent of the [[income tax]]. Stockbridge was home to several cottages, including [[Naumkeag]]. |
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| [[File:The Village Street, Stockbridge, MA.jpg|thumb|left|Main Street, around 1910]] | [[File:The Village Street, Stockbridge, MA.jpg|thumb|left|Main Street, around 1910]] |
| As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,276 people, 991 households, and 567 families residing in the town. By population, Stockbridge ranks twelfth out of the 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County, and 285th out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density was {{convert|99.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}, which ranks 12th in the county and 281st in the Commonwealth. There were 1,571 housing units at an average density of {{convert|68.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.23% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.04% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.97% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.90% of the population. | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,276 people, 991 households, and 567 families residing in the town. By population, Stockbridge ranks twelfth out of the 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County, and 285th out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density was {{convert|99.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}, which ranks 12th in the county and 281st in the Commonwealth. There were 1,571 housing units at an average density of {{convert|68.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.92% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.23% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.04% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.97% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.35% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.90% of the population. |
| There were 991 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. Of all households 36.7% were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.67. | There were 991 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. Of all households 36.7% were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.67. |
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| ==Government== | ==Government== |
| Stockbridge is governed by [[open town meeting]], held annually on the third Monday in May, and by an elected three-member Board of Selectmen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Government |url=http://www.townofstockbridge.com/Public_Documents/StockbridgeMA_WebDocs/government |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2008092...ic_Documents/StockbridgeMA_WebDocs/government |archive-date=Sep 20, 2008 |website=Town of Stockbridge, MA}}</ref> The town operates its own police, fire and public works departments, with three fire stations and two post offices. The town's library, located in the central village, is connected to the regional library network. The nearest hospital, Fairview Hospital, is located in neighboring Great Barrington. | Stockbridge is governed by [[open town meeting]], held annually on the third Monday in May, and by an elected three-member Board of Selectmen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Town Government |url=http://www.townofstockbridge.com/Public_Documents/StockbridgeMA_WebDocs/government |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2008092...ic_Documents/StockbridgeMA_WebDocs/government |archive-date=September 20, 2008 |website=Town of Stockbridge, MA}}</ref> The town operates its own police, fire and public works departments, with three fire stations and two post offices. The town's library, located in the central village, is connected to the regional library network. The nearest hospital, Fairview Hospital, is located in neighboring Great Barrington. |
| On the state level, Stockbridge is represented in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] by the Fourth Berkshire district, which covers southern Berkshire County, as well as the westernmost towns in Hampden County. In the [[Massachusetts Senate]], the town is represented by the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, which includes all of Berkshire County and western Hampshire and Franklin counties.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm |title=Senators and Representatives by City and Town |website=Mass.Gov |access-date=2008-03-01 |archive-date=2007-09-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929115141/http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The town is patrolled by the First (Lee) Station of Barracks "B" of the [[Massachusetts State Police]].<ref>[http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopster...oop_b_msp_field_troop_b_station_b1&csid=Eeops Station B-1, SP Lee]</ref> | On the state level, Stockbridge is represented in the [[Massachusetts House of Representatives]] by the Fourth Berkshire district, which covers southern Berkshire County, as well as the westernmost towns in Hampden County. In the [[Massachusetts Senate]], the town is represented by the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, which includes all of Berkshire County and western Hampshire and Franklin counties.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm |title=Senators and Representatives by City and Town |website=Mass.Gov |access-date=March 1, 2008 |archive-date=September 29, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929115141/http://www.mass.gov/legis/citytown.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> The town is patrolled by the First (Lee) Station of Barracks "B" of the [[Massachusetts State Police]].<ref>[http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopster...oop_b_msp_field_troop_b_station_b1&csid=Eeops Station B-1, SP Lee]</ref> |
| On the national level, Stockbridge is represented in the [[United States House of Representatives]] as part of [[Massachusetts's 1st congressional district]], and has been represented by [[Richard Neal]] of [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]] since January 2013. Massachusetts is currently represented in the [[United States Senate]] by senior Senator [[Elizabeth Warren]] and junior Senator [[Ed Markey]]. | On the national level, Stockbridge is represented in the [[United States House of Representatives]] as part of [[Massachusetts's 1st congressional district]], and has been represented by [[Richard Neal]] of [[Springfield, Massachusetts|Springfield]] since January 2013. Massachusetts is currently represented in the [[United States Senate]] by senior Senator [[Elizabeth Warren]] and junior Senator [[Ed Markey]]. |
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| Stockbridge was the location of [[Alice's Restaurant]] in the song of the same name by [[Arlo Guthrie]] which describes the town as having "three stop signs, two police officers, and one police car".<ref name="AlicesRestaurant">[http://www.arlo.net/resources/lyrics/alices.shtml Alice's Restaurant Lyrics] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070521215056/http://www.arlo.net/resources/lyrics/alices.shtml |date=May 21, 2007 }}</ref> The site of the restaurant is marked on the street; the site of Alice's home is now the community [https://guthriecenter.org/ Guthrie Center]. A "red VW microbus"<ref name="AlicesRestaurant" /> is parked outside, and may be the original. | Stockbridge was the location of [[Alice's Restaurant]] in the song of the same name by [[Arlo Guthrie]] which describes the town as having "three stop signs, two police officers, and one police car".<ref name="AlicesRestaurant">[http://www.arlo.net/resources/lyrics/alices.shtml Alice's Restaurant Lyrics] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070521215056/http://www.arlo.net/resources/lyrics/alices.shtml |date=May 21, 2007 }}</ref> The site of the restaurant is marked on the street; the site of Alice's home is now the community [https://guthriecenter.org/ Guthrie Center]. A "red VW microbus"<ref name="AlicesRestaurant" /> is parked outside, and may be the original. |
| Stockbridge is mentioned in one verse of [[James Taylor|James Taylor's]] ''[[Sweet Baby James (song)|Sweet Baby James]].''<ref>{{Citation|title=JAMES TAYLOR ~ Sweet Baby James ~.wmv|url= archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/iSkaEP2ZqbY| archive-date=2021-12-11 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=2019-12-10}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | Stockbridge is mentioned in one verse of [[James Taylor|James Taylor's]] ''[[Sweet Baby James (song)|Sweet Baby James]].''<ref>{{Citation|title=JAMES TAYLOR ~ Sweet Baby James ~.wmv|url= archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/iSkaEP2ZqbY| archive-date=December 11, 2021 | url-status=live|language=en|access-date=December 10, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
| The last movement of Charles Ives' "[[Three Places in New England]]" takes place on the Housatonic River in Stockbridge. | The last movement of Charles Ives' "[[Three Places in New England]]" takes place on the Housatonic River in Stockbridge. |
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