While we don't have a date for the founding of Renfrew, 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: Renfrew lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Renfrew: 413
Communities Also Named Renfrew ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Renfrew - they are located in Alberta, Idaho, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Renfrew. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Renfrew.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Renfrew. 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 Renfrew.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Renfrew. See our Newspapers Page for Renfrew.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Renfrew ...
Looking for more information about Renfrew? 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 Renfrew, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Renfrew.
Adding Renfrew to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Renfrew 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 Renfrew was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Renfrew on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1901).
If you're interested in how the shape of Massachusetts' counties, including Berkshire, 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 Renfrew - 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.