In 1811, William Thomas and his bride were given a wedding gift of 97 acres, on which he built a tavern, next to the only Chatham village home. Today the tavern still stands just beyond the circle. His plan was to be able to service the stagecoach passengers, at the busy intersection in front of his building. William also built a store on Central Square and Austerlitz St. After this the village began to grow. As railroads began to replace stagecoaches as the primary means of transportation, the Berkshire and Western Railroads were established within a short walk to the taverns and stores. The rest is history as the saying goes.
Today, our modern village has so much to offer. We like to think that home is where the heart is. The greater Chatham area along with the Village then and now has captured the hearts of many new arrivals. They have discovered all our wonderful area has to offer. Come visit us here on Main Street and let us show you the way home!
