Lee, Mass

Lee, Mass was settled in 1760, as Dodgetown, then incorporated in 1777 as Lee. Formed from parts of Great Barrington and Washington, it was named after General Charles Lee. Information on how to get to Lee, Mass; Find and book rooms at Lee, Mass hotels.

The town was also famous for the quality of its marble, with the first quarry established in 1852. Almost 500,000 cubic feet of marble was excavated and shipped in 1867 on the Housatonic Railroad. Buildings constructed of Lee marble include a wing of the United States Capitol building and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

Lee, Mass facts:

• Town Hall: 32 Main St.
• Phone: (413) 243-2100
• Population: 5,985
• Settled by: Cape Codders & CT Yankees
• Settled/Incorporated: 1760/1777
• Elevation: 888′

Lee, Mass listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Lee’s 19th-century prosperity left it with fine period architecture, including the town hall and library. South Lee has a historic district listed on the National Register. The former mill town is now a popular tourist destination, noted both for its considerable Victorian charm and number of bed and breakfast establishments. The Prime Outlets at Lee (a renowned outlet mall) has contributed to the town’s growth and made Lee a popular shopping destination. (Excerpted from Wikiedia.)

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