Great Barrington
a town of Massachusetts, in Berkshire co. It is on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, and on the Housatonic river. The town includes the villages of Housatonic and Van Deusen. It is situated in the Berkshires and is notable for its picturesque scenery. It is a popular summer resort. It has public libraries, several schools, and other public buildings. Its industries include the manufacture of cotton, electrical apparatus, paper, etc. Pop. (1910) 5,926; (1920) 6,315.