Northeast

Greenfield

Franklin County, MA

Population

17,674

Walk Score

91 · Walker's Paradise

Median rent

$1,012

Median home value

$240,300

Settled

1686

Greenfield is the county seat and sole city of Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. Greenfield was first settled in 1686. The population was 17,768 at the 2020 census. Greenfield is home to Greenfield Community College, the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Franklin County Fair, and the Green River Festival. The city has a Main Street Historic District containing fine examples of Federal, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • East Main-High Street Historic District · listed 1989
  • Franklin County Fairgrounds · listed 2011
  • Main Street Historic District · listed 1988
  • Riverside Archeological District · listed 1975

Notable landmarks

  • Benson's New Block and the Mohawk Chambers · listed 2014
  • Garden Theater Block · listed 1983
  • Leavitt-Hovey House · listed 1983
  • Newton Street School · listed 1988
  • Tavern Farm, Old · listed 2005
  • US Post Office-Greenfield Main · listed 1985
  • Weldon Hotel
  • Weldon Hotel · listed 1980
  • Greenfield Public Library

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