Pittsfield

Pittsfield is the name of several places in the United States. The most populous is Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a city in Berkshire County and the county seat. It lies in the western part of the state in the Berkshire Hills. The city has a history rooted in manufacturing and today serves as a cultural and commercial hub for the region. Notable institutions include the Berkshire Museum, which presents science and art exhibitions; the Colonial Theatre, a historic performing arts venue; and the Barrington Stage Company, a regional theater. The Berkshire Eagle is the major local newspaper.

Other places named Pittsfield include Pittsfield, New Hampshire, a rural town in Coos County; Pittsfield, Maine, a town in Somerset County; Pittsfield, Vermont, a town in Rutland County; and Pittsfield, Illinois, a city in Pike County. These communities are small and rural, with histories tied to agriculture, forestry, and local industry.

The name Pittsfield is derived from William Pitt, the 1st Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century British statesman. Several U.S. towns were named in his honor during the colonial era.