Berkshire Lot

Berkshire Lot, a small community in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Settled by the Irish in 1856 and became the largest community of immigrants in Franklin County. The town is also noted for its history and also Irish cuisine in the area.

History
In 1856 the community of Berkshire Lot was founded by an Irishman named Seamus Gillan who purchased a few acres of land near the Berkshires. Then in 1868 the Irish families moved to what is now Berkshire Lot and farmed out the area.