While we don't have a date for the founding of Bardwell, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Time Zone: Bardwell lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Communities Also Named Bardwell ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Massachusetts communities named Bardwell: This one is located in Franklin County and the other is located in Hampshire County.
Beyond Massachusetts, there are 6 communities that are also named Bardwell - they are located in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bardwell. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bardwell.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bardwell. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bardwell.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bardwell. See our Newspapers Page for Bardwell.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bardwell ...
Looking for more information about Bardwell? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Bardwell, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bardwell.
Adding Bardwell to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bardwell in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Bardwell was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Massachusetts' counties, including Franklin, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bardwell - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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