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Nantucket ( / ˌnænˈtʌkɪt /) is an island about 30 miles (48 km) south from Cape Cod. [1] . Together with the small islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget, it constitutes the Town and County of Nantucket, a combined county/town government in the state of Massachusetts.
- Nantucket (Disambiguation)
Places. Nantucket (CDP), Massachusetts, the main village on...
- Tuckernuck Island
Tuckernuck is an island in the town and former whaling port...
- Nantucket (Disambiguation)
In 1977, the islands of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands proposed to separate from Massachusetts because of a redistricting bill that would have deprived Dukes County, consisting of Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands, and Nantucket County of separate representation in the General Court. At local town meetings ...
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May 7, 2024 · Located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket has a rich maritime history. The following is a timeline of the history of Nantucket: Pre-Colonization: Prior to colonization, the island is inhabited by about 2,000 to 3,000 members of the Wampanoag tribe and is home to at least six Wampanoag villages. 1602:
Nantucket, a tiny island situated off the coast of Massachusetts, holds a rich and storied history that spans centuries. From its early indigenous inhabitants to its prominence in the whaling industry, Nantucket’s history is a captivating tale of resilience, exploration, and transformation. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the ...
The name “Nantucket,” is an anglicization of the Algonquian name for the “distant, desolate” island. In 1659, a small number of English proprietors led by Tristram Coffin joined the Wampanoag Indians on the island. Soon after, English tradesmen also began to migrate from Plymouth Colony and Cape Cod to the up-and-coming island of Nantucket.
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