Barnstable County, County administrative center in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Barnstable County encompasses the entire Cape Cod peninsula, with 550 miles of shoreline bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay.
The Massachusetts General Court established Barnstable County in 1685, incorporating the settlements of Sandwich, Falmouth, and several other Cape Cod communities.
The Kennedy family legacy intertwines with Barnstable County through their compound in Hyannis Port, which became a center of political activity.
The Cape Cod Commission regulates development across Barnstable County through environmental protection measures and land use policies for its 15 municipalities.
Residents of Barnstable County maintain access to specialized services including tick testing facilities and coastal water quality monitoring programs.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1685
Capital city: Barnstable
Shares border with: Plymouth County, Dukes County
Website: http://barnstablecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 41.69900,-70.30181
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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