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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

 
Clickable Map of Barnstable County, Massachusetts and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Barnstable County, MA (315) Bristol County, MA (187) Dukes County, MA (44) Plymouth County, MA (185)  BarnstableCounty(315) Barnstable County (315)  BristolCounty(187) Bristol County (187)  DukesCounty(44) Dukes County (44)  PlymouthCounty(185) Plymouth County (185)
Barnstable is the county seat for Barnstable County
Adjacent to Barnstable County, Massachusetts
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101 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Battle Of The Bulge
On Main Steet (Massachusetts Route 6A) at Brewster Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Steet.
In Memory Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945 Dedicated To Those Men and Women Who Fought in the Historic World War II Battle of the Bulge In the Ardennes, Belgium Cape Cod Islands Chapter 58 Veterans of the Battle of the . . . Map (db m158473) WM
102 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Brewster World War II Memorial1941 - 1945
On Main Street (Local Route 6) 0.1 miles south of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
Proudly We Pay Tribute to the Men and Women of Brewster who answered their Country’s call in World War II Henry Edgarton Allen • James Warren Allen • Lewis Franklin Bearse • Harry Wallace Bassett • Winthrop Nelson Bassett • . . . Map (db m164915) WM
103 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — The Brewster Store1852
On Main Street at Harwich Road, on the left on Main Street.
National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m157961) HM
104 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Town of Brewster Korean War and Vietnam Campaign Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6) 0.1 miles south of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the veterans from the Town of Brewster who served during the Korean War and the Vietnam Campaign Tubman M. Andrew-Korea • Robert F. Baker-Korea • Francis Cash- Vietnam • Edward F. Clark-Korea • Harold F. Clark-Korea • Karl L. . . . Map (db m158982) WM
105 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Town of Brewster Veterans of Foreign Campaigns Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6) 0.1 miles south of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
Memorial to the veterans from Brewster who served in foreign campaigns Hartwig James C-WWII • Hicks Paul V-Vietnam • Edwards William K-Vietnam • Keuch Deane-WWII • Selfe Richard A-Vietnam • Hill Russell H-WW II • Porter William H-WW II • Le . . . Map (db m158985) WM
106 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Brewster — Town of Brewster World War I Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6) 0.1 miles south of Brewster Road, on the right when traveling north.
Memorial To those who served in the World War Presented to the Town of Brewster by Brewster Grange 1919 Roland E Allen • Winthrop N Bassett • Ernest H Black • Allen S Bragg ☆ Herbert A Cahoon • Ernest E Chase • . . . Map (db m159811) WM
107 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — August BelmontFebruary 18, 1853 - December 10, 1924
On Scenic Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of August Belmont February 18, 1853 - December 10, 1924 Whose vision, initiative, an indomitable courage made possible the first complete construction of The Cape Cod Canal Connecting Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod Bay which was . . . Map (db m57668) HM
108 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — Cape Cod Canal
On Scenic Highway (U.S. 6).
Chief of Engineers Award of Excellence US Army Corps of Engineers Cape Cod Canal For exceptional project managemental achievements, and the enhancement of public perception of the corps objectives.Map (db m57672) HM
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109 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — Monica Dickens StrattonFounder of the Samaritans, USA — 1915-1992 —
On Scenic Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
Through her efforts suicide barriers were placed on the canal bridges. "The Samaritans hope that saving people here will give them time to reconsider, to give themselves another chance at living, and at finding some help."Map (db m57669) HM
110 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — Still on Patrol
On Scenic Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
(Front of Marker) In memory of all U.S. Submarines that are still on patrol. U.S.S. Trout State Boat of Massachusetts lost in action February 29th 1944 (Rear Marker) U.S. Navy Submarines paid heavily for their success in World . . . Map (db m57398) HM
111 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — The Cape Cod Canal
Near Valeri Road (U.S. 6) south of Deerpath Trail.
Opening to vessel traffic in 1914, the primary purpose of the Cape Cod Canal is to provide a safe, navigable intra-coastal route for vessels, saving 65 – 166 miles of travel around the historically treacherous outer shores of Cape Cod, . . . Map (db m158552) HM
112 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay — William Barclay Parsons
On Scenic Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
William Barclay Parsons, Hon.M.ASCE Chief Engineer, Cape Cod Canal, 1906-1914 The original construction of the Cape Cod Canal demonstrated the feasibility of constructing and operating a sea-level canal without locks.Map (db m57670) HM
113 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — “Marconi T” AntennaChatham Marconi Maritime Center
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
This is an original antenna that was used here at the WCC as a receiving antenna on the “MF” band. It was originally located on the other side of Orleans Road, across from the Hotel Building (now the Education Center). It was . . . Map (db m159408) HM
114 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Aerial View of the Marconi-RCA Complex, circa 1930Chatham Radio WCC – Receiving Station – Antenna Field Trail — Chatham Marconi Maritime Center —
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
At the foot of the trail is the Marconi/RCA receiving station complex, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The station is significant for its engineering , its architecture, and its long and distinguished role in the history of . . . Map (db m159483) HM
115 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Antenna Trail ExhibitsChatham Radio WCC – Receiving Station – Antenna Field Trail — Chatham Marconi Maritime Center —
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
On this trail, you will see several different types of antennas that are representative of some of the antennas which were used at WCC, both here and at the transmitter site on Forest Beach in South Chatham. There are several half wave dipole . . . Map (db m159432) HM
116 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Captain David F. Ryder
Near Shore Road east of Barcliff Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Placed in memory of Captain David F. Ryder, born on Bar Cliff Avenue in 1915, who fished out of this harbor for 56 years. Always a hook fisherman, he and his partners landed their catches from the wooden boats "Betty", "Alice" & "Nancy", "Alice & . . . Map (db m234501) HM
117 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Captain Mayo / Surfman Ellis
On Main St south of Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Memory of The Hero of the Monomoy Disaster 1862   Captain Elmer F. Mayo   1935 Chatham, Mass. and his gallant rescue of Surfman Seth L. Ellis from a watery grave on Shovelful Shoal off Monomoy Point March 17, 1902 In . . . Map (db m158416) HM
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118 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham Civil War Monument
On Main Steet at Seaview Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Steet.
Erected By The Town Of Chatham. In Memory Of Those That Fell In The Rebellion Of 1861 to 1865. Map (db m158232) WM
119 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham Commercial Fishing
On Barcliff Avenue at Shore Road (Massachusetts Route 28), on the right when traveling west on Barcliff Avenue.
Native Americans have harvested fish and shellfish in Chatham waters for millennia. Weirs – stationary structures of twine nets and wooden poles driven into the seabed – were the traditional method for catching finfish and squid. Weir fishing is . . . Map (db m234503) HM
120 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham Packet Wharf
Near Water Street, 0.1 miles east of Main Street.
The Old Village, encompassing the land between Chatham Harbor on the east and Mill/Little Mill Pond on the west, became the town center in the 1800’s probably due to the Old Harbor area becoming less navigable. A concentration of small stores on . . . Map (db m159151) HM
121 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham Railroad Depot
On Depot Road, 0.1 miles west of Old Harbor Road (Massachusetts Route 28), on the left when traveling east.
A 2-6-0 coal fired steam locomotive coupled to a string of freight cars wait for departure at the Chatham Railroad Depot in 1932. The Chatham Railroad Company constructed seven miles of tracks as a branch line with stations in Chatham, South . . . Map (db m159095) HM
122 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham’s Chimes
Near Stage Harbor Road, 0.1 miles north of Inlet Road.
This set of bell chimes began their existence in the clock tower of one of this town’s notable historic homes overlooking the Old Harbor in North Chatham. The house, originally built in 1806 by George Kendrick, was purchased in 1917 by Rufus and . . . Map (db m159773) HM
123 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham’s Twin Light
On Stage Harbor Road north of Inlet Road, on the right when traveling north.
This Lighthouse lantern room dates back to 1887, when it was installed atop the south tower of Chatham’s twin lights, the third set to be built on the bluff known as James Head overlooking Chatham Harbor and the Atlantic at the elbow of Cape Cod. . . . Map (db m159757) HM
124 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — 11 — Chatham’s Wampanoag History
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Seapine Road.
We Have Always Been Here For thousands of years Wampanoag have lived in this area inhabiting the shore during the warmer months and moving to less exposed areas in winter. Time has eradicated most of the remains of their earliest . . . Map (db m160412) HM
125 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Chatham's Fishing Fleet
Near Shore Road east of Barcliff Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
From the Municipal Fish Pier, the Chatham commercial fishing fleet, the Cape's largest, heads to the Atlantic. Most days, the hard-working fleet brings in high-quality seafood-over 25 million pounds a year-destined for local, national, and . . . Map (db m234502) HM
126 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Dr. Samuel Lord
On Training Field Road, 0.2 miles north of Old Comers Road, on the right when traveling north.
(Front) Here lies buried Dr. Samuel Lord who died of smallpox after devoted service to the citizens of Chatham in the epidemic of 1765 – 1766 (Back) This monument was erected by the Town of Chatham in . . . Map (db m160407) HM
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127 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Employee ResidenceChatham Marconi Maritime Center
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road, on the right when traveling east.
Employee Residence of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Station Built in 1914 for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America Known as the “Hotel Nautilus” In 1994 this building and the entire site were placed . . . Map (db m159331) HM
128 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Forest Beach Overlook
On Bayview Road, 0.1 miles Forest Beach Road, on the right when traveling east.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Meade This land and the view you see before you were . . . Map (db m159214) HM
129 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Historic Receiving AntennasChatham Radio WCC – Receiving Station – Antenna Field Trail — Chatham Marconi Maritime Center —
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
Six 350-foot masts were built by the Marconi Company to support a mile long horizontal antenna, intended to receive radio signals from a sister station in Norway. Five masts were removed in 1919. The remaining mast and several 100-foot steel . . . Map (db m159439) HM
130 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — History of Chatham
On Main Street at Blackberry Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The first European to land on the shores of Chatham was Samuel de Champlain, who took refuge in Stage Harbor in October, 1606. Although relations with the Natives were initially friendly, after about ten days tensions increased and a battle . . . Map (db m158345) HM
131 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — History of Chatham
On Main Street at Blackberry Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Like all towns in the country, Chatham was very much involved in the Civil War. More than 264 men saw action on the battlefields, of whom 16 lost their lives. But the conflict had little effect on the way Chatham people lived their lives, as the . . . Map (db m158564) HM
132 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — History of Chatham Lighthouse
On Main Street.
The waters off Chatham are notoriously dangerous because of the treacherous shoals and currents. The need for lights to warn mariners was recognized in early days of the country, and in 1806, nine years after the erection of the first lighthouse on . . . Map (db m154912) HM
133 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — In Memory of the Pioneers of ChathamWilliam Nickerson
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
He came from Norwich England in 1637. He acquired from the Indians by a series of purchases prior to the year 1683 the greater part of the present Township then known as Monomoyick. He and his sons and sons-in-laws Robert Nickerson • Samuel . . . Map (db m68997) HM
134 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Operations BuildingChatham Marconi Maritime Center
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
Operations Building of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Station Built in 1914 for the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America Operated with distinction as Coastal Marine Station WCC, Chatham Radio from 1921 - 1997 In 1994 this . . . Map (db m159494) HM
135 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Original Prop
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
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136 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Sailors Memorial
On Main Street at Sea Acre Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Here lie the remains of the unknown sailors who lost their lives in the shipwrecks off the coast of ChathamMap (db m234499) HM
137 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Samuel De Champlain
On Stage Harbor Road, 0.1 miles south of Bridge Street, Chatham, MA, on the left when traveling south.
The First White Man on these Shores Landed Here October 1606Map (db m71054) HM
138 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Site of First Settlers Home
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) at Crows Pond Road, on the right when traveling east on Orleans Road.
The house of William Nickerson built about 1664, stood south 51 degrees west at a distance of 19 1/5 rods (about 105 yards) from this marker. He was the first settler in Monomoit where he purchased from the Indians most of what is now Chatham. . . . Map (db m157368) HM
139 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — Squanto, Indian Guide
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Seapine Road, on the left when traveling west.
Somewhere within gunshot of this stone lies the remains of Squanto, Indian guide, friend and counselor of the Plymouth Colony, who died in 1622 on the sloop “Swan” in Stage Harbor.Map (db m159026) HM
140 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The 1914 Marconi Radio Station ComplexChatham Radio WCC – Receiving Station – Antenna Field Trail — Chatham Marconi Maritime Center —
Near Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Old Comers Road.
Imagine what it was like at the turn of the 20th century, when ships left port with no way to communicate with land. On this trail, you will walk in the footsteps of pioneers in radio technology who created a wireless lifeline for those at sea. . . . Map (db m159332) HM
141 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Atwood School
On Stage Harbor Road south of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south.
At a meeting of the Chatham Historical Society in 1957, Ernest Eldridge recalled his days at the Atwood School in the late 19th century.
"I had my turn down at the Atwood School and there was two rooms, upstairs and down, at . . . Map (db m159226) HM
142 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Battle of Chatham Harbor
On Main Street.
Chatham’s only active hostilities during the Revolutionary War occurred in Chatham Harbor, near this site, on 20 June 1782. At sunrise, crew members from a British privateer were discovered in Chatham’s East Harbor, attempting to sail away . . . Map (db m78440) HM
143 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Godfrey Windmill
Near 125 Shattuck Place at Cross Street.
This wind powered grist mill was built in 1797 by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey on a hill by his home on Stage Harbor Road Overlooking the Mill Pond, where it served the growing needs of Chatham residents for corn meal, a staple among early . . . Map (db m159325) HM
144 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Josiah Mayo Housec. 1820 — Chatham Conservation Foundation, Inc. —
On Main Street at Blackberry Lane, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Josiah Mayo House sits along Main Street across from the Town Hall, as it has since it was built nearly 200 years ago by Josiah himself, a blacksmith who came to town from Brewster. Although it’s been moved on the site – it originally . . . Map (db m166801) HM
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145 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — 8 — The Mayflower Story
On Main Street.
A group of Separatist from the Church of England, later named Pilgrims, left England for Holland in 1608 in settled in Leiden in 1609. After staying there for 11 years, the group sailed back to England on the ship Speedwell, where they joined by . . . Map (db m78321)
146 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Men Of Chatham
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) west of Old Harbor Road (Massachusetts Route 28), on the left when traveling east.
Erected In Honor of The Men of Chatham Who Left Their Daily Tasks Among Us to Serve Our Country During the World War ★ ★ 1917 – 1918 ★ ★ And In Memory Of Those Who Made The Extreme Sacrifice . . . Map (db m158572) WM
147 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Nickerson Family
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Seapine Road, on the left when traveling west.
William Nickerson, founder of Chatham, arrived in Salem in 1637 aboard the ship, John and Dorothy, with four children, his wife, Anne Busby and her parents. A weaver by trade, he left Norwich, England to escape the persecution of Bishop Wren of . . . Map (db m159035) HM
148 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Rescue of the Pendleton
On Main Street.
One of the most spectacular small boat rescues on the east coast of the United States occurred on February 18, 1952. The tanker Pendleton broke in half off the coast of Chatham during a fierce Nor' caster storm. In blinding rain and sixty foot . . . Map (db m63406) HM
149 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — The Tisquantum (Squanto) Story
On Orleans Road (Massachusetts Route 28) 0.1 miles west of Seapine Road, on the left when traveling west.
Tisquantum (also known as Squanto), the most famous Native American to encounter the Pilgrims, died near here in 1622, roughly 40 years before William and Anne (Busby) Nickerson established their homestead on this site. Born at Patuxet, a . . . Map (db m159031) HM
150 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham — U.S. Coast Guard Steel 44-Foot Motor Life Boat CG44301
On Main Street south of Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Specifications Overall Length: 44ft. 1.5in. Maximum Beam: 12ft. 8in. Draft: 3ft. 6in. Displacement: 39,500lbs. Propulsion : Twin 185 horsepower diesel engines, with twin propellers and twin rudders Maximum Speed: 14 knots . . . Map (db m234500) HM
151 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Dennis — Barnstable County 9/11 TributeA Day not to be Forgotten
Near Main Steet at Elm Street.
Somerset County, PA · New York, NY · Washington, D.C. 09.11.2001 A Day Not To Be Forgotten Alderwoods Group Map (db m157930) HM WM
152 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Dennis — Cranberry Cultivation
On Nobscussett Rd at Whig St, on the left when traveling north on Nobscussett Rd.
The first successful cranberry cultivation occurred in this neighborhood at the Henry Hall Farm in 1816. Dedicated by a grateful Cranberry Industry.Map (db m194818) HM
153 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Dennis — Town of Dennis September 11, 2001 Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
These two pieces of steel are from the World Trade Center site. They are a reminder of the tragic events of September 11th 2001. A total of 2977 people perished on that day. The steel was entrusted by the F.D.N.Y. so that we never forget.Map (db m158954) HM WM
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154 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, East Dennis — Jacob Sears Memorial Library
On Center Street east of School Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Property Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historical Places By the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m157966) HM
155 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — A Whale Bone Welcome
On Fort Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Inviting guests to step through the massive jawbones of a whale may seem an unusual way to say, “Welcome to our home.” But for Captain Edward Penniman, there could be no more appropriate greeting. Born in Eastham, Captain Penniman earned . . . Map (db m111659) HM
156 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Bridge Road Cemetery
On Bridge Road south of Homestead Road, on the right when traveling south.
This is the site of the Third Congregational Church. "The Old South Meetinghouse, Time Worn and Gray, That Stood Fronting East, by the King's Highway That Goeth To Billingsgate," so runs the phrase in quaint old records of olden days.     Herman . . . Map (db m244044) HM
157 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Changing Beach
Near Ocean View Drive. Reported missing.
The barren sandspit to your right was once the site of the Coast Guard Beach bathhouse and its asphalt parking area. Today they are gone, erased by the forces of the sea. In February 1978, the same winter storm that brought a famous blizzard to . . . Map (db m144092) HM
158 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Coast Guard Beach:A Place Where the Only Constant is Change
Near Ocean View Drive, 0.1 miles south of Doane Road.
The spot where you now stand will eventually be at the water’s edge, and someday it will be gone entirely. Wind and waves continually reshape the shoreline. Through natural processes, the sea is eroding the land. Wind will build a dune, one sand . . . Map (db m141192) HM
159 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Cove Burying Ground
On Massachusetts Route 6 at Hay Road on State Route 6.
This is the site of the original Congregational Church in Eastham and in this churchyard are the marked graves of three Mayflower passengers. Lt. Joseph Rogers 1608-1678 Constance Hopkins 1605-1677 Giles Hopkins 1607-1690 The successive . . . Map (db m244137) HM
160 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Doane Rock
Near Doane Road at Doane Road.
Cape Cod is composed almost entirely of rock debris deposited by the ice age glaciers over 18,000 years ago. Most of this debris, called “glacial till”, consists of clay, sand, and pebbles, but the ice age also deposited larger stones. . . . Map (db m111818) HM
161 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Eastham Remembers
On School House Road at Nauset Road, on the left when traveling north on School House Road.
Eastham Remembers 1917 - World War - 1919 Army Chase Ralph A · Collins Bernard C · Clark Henry E · Horton Earl K Camp Brewer Leonard J · Hatch Freeman C · Gill Alfred D · Steele George B Navy Hopkins Clifton · Steele WM Bradley . . . Map (db m147336) WM
162 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Eastham Town Hall
On State Highway (U.S. 6) at Somoset Rd, on the left when traveling south on State Highway.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department Of The Interior Map (db m141393) HM
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163 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Eastham WindmillCape Cod's Oldest
On Samoset Road just west of Mid Cape Highway (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling west.
Built in Plymouth 1680 by Thomas Paine of Eastham. Moved to Truro, 1770. Moved to Eastham, 1793. Moved to this location, 1808.Map (db m52648) HM
164 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter
On State Highway (U.S. 6) at Somoset Rd, on the left when traveling south on State Highway.
One mile west of this site hostile Indians had their First Encounter 6 December 1620 (Old Style) With Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, Edward Winslow. John Tilley, Edward Tilley, John Howland, . . . Map (db m141405) HM
165 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter MonumentCommemorating the Pilgrims' first encounter with Native Americans
Near Samoset Road. Reported missing.
On this spot hostile Indians had their first encounter December 8, 1620, old style, with Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, John Tilley, Edward Winslow, John Howland, Edward Tilley, Richard Warren, Stephen Hopkins, Edward Dotey, John . . . Map (db m51139) HM
166 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — First Encounter PlaqueCommemorating the Pilgrims' first encounter with Native Americans
On Samoset Road south of First Encounter Beach parking lot, on the right.
Near this site the Nauset tribe of the Wampanoag nation, seeking to protect themselves and their culture, had their first encounter, 8 december 1620, with Myles Standish, John Carver, William Bradford, Edward Winslow, John Tilley, Edward Tilley, . . . Map (db m51142) HM
167 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Indian Rock
Near Hemenway Road.
For thousands of years before the Europeans landed, the Nauset Indians lived beside the marshes of Cape Cod. Among the evidence of their occupation is this community grinding rock, one of four such boulders found in the Nauset Bay area. . . . Map (db m111595) HM
168 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Journey of the Mayflower
Near Ocean View Drive, 0.1 miles south of Doane Road.
After 66 days spent in the cramped confines of a small ship pitching and rolling its way from England across the stormy North Atlantic, the Mayflower’s passengers gave thanks. It was the morning of November 9,1620 and they had spotted land - the . . . Map (db m141189) HM
169 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Kettles
On Nauset Road.
A bird's eye view of Cape Cod reveals a landscape dimpled with holes. Most of them are nearly round, and many are filled wit water, like Salt Pond in front of you. Geologists call these intriguing depressions "kettles." They were formed over . . . Map (db m63408) HM
170 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Nauset Beach Light Stationa Shifting Landmark
On Nauset Beach Rd, 0.2 miles north of Cable Rd., on the left when traveling north.
In 1836, in response to numerous shipwrecks in the area, 21 residents of Eastham petitioned the Boston Marine Society for a lighthouse. The first Nauset Beach Light Station was built more than 500 feet east of this spot. Because of constant beach . . . Map (db m141506) HM
171 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Outermost cliff and solitary dune…
Near Ocean View Drive, 0.1 miles south of Doane Road.
”outermost cliff and solitary dune… this is Eastham, this is the outer cape…having known and loved this land for many years, it came about that I found myself free to visit there, and so I built myself a house upon the . . . Map (db m144415) HM
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172 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Port de Mallebarre
Near Hemenway Road.
Fifteen years before the Pilgrims landed on Cape Cod, French explorer Samuel de Champlain sailed down the Atlantic coast from Canada in search of new lands. On July 20, 1605, he entered here what was then a shallow bay. He named it Port de . . . Map (db m111600) HM
173 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — The Life Savers
Near Ocean View Drive. Reported missing.
In the days before electronic navigational aids, the waters off Cape Cod with their hidden shoals held many dangers for passing ships, especially at night or during thick weather. In 1872 the U.S. Life-Saving Service established nine stations . . . Map (db m141194) HM
174 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — The Outermost House
Near Ocean View Drive.
Author and naturalist Henry Beston came to this shore in September 1927. On the dunes about a mile and a half to your right he built a cottage with two rooms and a fireplace. Here he lived a solitary year in the company of the ocean. His nearest . . . Map (db m111657) HM
175 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — There’s No Place Like Home
On Fort Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Edward Penniman’s career as a man of the sea began at age 11. At 21, he was harpooning with the New Bedford, Massachusetts whaling fleet. By the time he was 29, he was master of his own whaling ship. Captain Penniman’s seven whaling voyages spanned . . . Map (db m111660) HM
176 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Eastham — Workboat of the Marshes
On Nauset Road.
A remnant from Cape Cod's agriculture past, this 1850-era hay barge was a common sight among the working dories, skiffs, and catboats of the area. Wide and flat-bottomed, it was rowed, poled, and sailed throughout the shallow marshes. Salt marsh hay . . . Map (db m63407) HM
177 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth — Falmouth World War II Monument
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) near Library Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men and women of Falmouth who served their country In Memory Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945 Dedicated to those men and women who fought in the historic World War II Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, Belgium . . . Map (db m234493) WM
178 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth — Falmouth WWI Memorial
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) at Library Lane, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
In Memoriam William Martin William W Wood Charles DeWillis William Savage Pavl H Sherman Jr. These men of Falmouth gave up their lives in the Great World War in honor of their memory & of those who served with them this monument is . . . Map (db m234492) WM
179 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth — Katharine Lee Bates
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) at Library Lane, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Born Falmouth August 12, 1859 - Died Wellesley March 28, 1929 Teacher · Poet · Author of "America the Beautiful" At the summit of Pike's Peak, Colorado, in 1893 the opening lines of "America the Beautiful" floated into the mind of Katharine . . . Map (db m234490) HM
180 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth — Tommy Leonard
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) at Town Hall Square, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
This memorial is dedicated to one of Falmouth's lengendary citizens. Tommy was co-founder of the "Falmouth Walk" and founder of the world famous "Falmouth Road Race" A renowned barman by trade, he spread good will and happiness throughout the . . . Map (db m234489) HM
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181 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth, Teaticket — Teaticket History
On Teaticket Highway (Massachusetts Route 28) at Figuerodo Way, on the right when traveling north on Teaticket Highway.
Why is it called "Teaticket"? The Wampanoag Indians named this area "Tataket," which translates roughly as "At the principal tidal stream." Fresh water springs here flowed to the ocean and provided an abundance of fish. The Wampanoag . . . Map (db m234486) HM
182 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth, Teaticket — Teaticket Park History
Near Teaticket Highway (Massachusetts Route 28) at Figuerodo Way, on the right when traveling north.
History This 11-acre parcel was purchased by The 300 Committee Land Trust in 2011 for permanent protection as an open space community park in the heart of Teaticket Village, fronting on the heavily developed Teaticket Highway. The land was . . . Map (db m234487) HM
183 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Falmouth, Woods Hole — Enjoy the View!
On Nobska Road at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Nobska Road.
Martha's Vineyard During the whaling era, wealthy Boston sea captains and merchant traders often created estates on Martha's Vineyard with their trading profits. Today, the Vineyard has become one of the Northeast's most prominent summer . . . Map (db m234488) HM
184 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Albro House
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 39) north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
Harwich Historical Society 1894 National Register Of Historic Places Map (db m157860) HM
185 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Battle of the Bulge
On Main Street at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In Memory Dec. 16, 1944 - Jan. 25, 1945 Dedicated to Those Men and Women Who Fought in the Historic World War II Battle of the Bulge In the Ardennes, Belgium Cape Cod Islands Chapter 58 Veterans of the Battle of the . . . Map (db m157863) WM
186 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — British 6 Pounder
On Parallel Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Parallel Street.
This iron cannon is a British 6-pounder used on commercial ships. The “B” on the trunnion is a foundry marking. The gun is believed to have been brought to Harwich around 1815. It was fired at many town celebrations, but after . . . Map (db m157620) HM
187 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Brooks Grinding Stone
Near Sisson Road (Massachusetts Route 39) at Parallel Street, on the left when traveling north.
One of a pair of grinding stones found on property once owned by the Brooks family in Harwich Center. By the 18th century the town boasted as many as eight grist mills where local farmers could take their grain to be ground.Map (db m157856) HM
188 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Harwich Historical SocietyBrooks Academy Museum
On Sisson Road (Massachusetts Route 39) at Parallel Street, on the left when traveling north on Sisson Road.
Harwich Historical Society 1844 National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m157619) HM
189 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Harwich Men
On Sisson Road (Massachusetts Route 39) at Parallel Street, on the left when traveling north on Sisson Road.
This Memorial Has Been Erected To Commemorate The Harwich Men Who Fought In The American RevolutionMap (db m157858) WM
190 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich — Jonathan Walker — “The Man With the Branded Hand” —
On Sisson Road (Massachusetts Route 39) at Parallel Street, on the left when traveling north on Sisson Road.
Born in Harwich, 1799, Captain Walker attempted to help seven slaves in Pensacola, Florida escape in 1844. Arrested as a “Slave Stealer” He was branded on orders of a United States Court on the right hand “SS” and jailed . . . Map (db m157617) HM
191 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich Port — Harwich Supreme Sacrifice Memorial
On Lower County Road at Pine Street, on the left when traveling east on Lower County Road.
In Memory of the Men of Harwich Who Made the Supreme sacrifice World War I Valmer H. Bassett Clarence L. Berry J. Wilton Berry Earle M. Chase Leslie M. Clark Scott C. Nickerson Josiah D. Nickerson World War . . . Map (db m157872) WM
192 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich Port — Harwich War Memorial
On Massachusetts Route 28 at Lower County Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 28.
Honoring The Men And Women of Harwich Who Served Their Country World War I World War II And The Korean Conflict ☆ ☆ ☆ Vietnam Conflict Map (db m157868) WM
193 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Harwich Port — Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr.
On Main Street (Massachusetts Route 28) at Snow Inn Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In Memory Of Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr. 1912 - 1994 Speaker Of The house Of Representatives 1977 - 1986 Donated By His Friends To The People Of Harwich Map (db m157876) HM
194 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — 50 Years Of Peace Corps
Near Ocean St, 0.1 miles south of South St, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m143760) HM
195 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Battle Of The Bulge1944 - 1945
Near Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Ocean Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the gallant and victorious men and women who participated in the Battle of the Bulge. The greatest battle ever fought by the United Stated Army in Belgium and Luxembourg during World War II, 16 December 1944 thru 25 January . . . Map (db m142706) WM
196 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Cape and Islands Korean War Memorial
Near Ocean St, 0.2 miles north of Gosnold St, on the left when traveling south.
Cape and Islands Korean War MemorialMap (db m142958) WM
197 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Hurricane Bob5 ft, 8 in 8/20/1991 — Hyannis Harbor, Hyannis —
Near Ocean Street, 0.2 miles south of South Street.
The red arrow above is approximately 5 feet, 8 inches above sea level, the highest known flood height at Hyannis Harbor. This flood occurred during Hurricane Bob and was a Category 2 Hurricane that made landfall on August 20, 1991. It was . . . Map (db m159787) HM
198 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Hyannis ArmoryHyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail
On South Street east of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling east.
Location of the Presidential Acceptance Speech After JFK and wife Jacqueline voted in Boston, they flew to Cape Cod to await the election results at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port. When it was announced that Richard Nixon conceded, . . . Map (db m157314) HM
199 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Hyannis HarborHyannis Kennedy Legacy Trail
Near Ocean Street, 0.2 miles south of South Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Kennedys Sailing Tradition One of the most well-known Kennedy pastimes is sailing, often from Hyannis Harbor into Nantucket Sound. JFK and Jacqueline spent many summers sailing with their family in Hyannis Port. U.S. Senator Ted . . . Map (db m157364) HM
200 Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Hyannis — Hyannis Harbor
Near Ocean Street, 0.1 miles south of South Street.
Welcome to the Working Waterfront Hyannis harbor, bustling with all the activities of a working harbor. In the second largest commercial fishing port on Cape Cod, visitors can watch local fishing fleets off load their cargo & . . . Map (db m162477) HM

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