Dukes County, County administrative division in Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
Dukes County encompasses Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands, featuring 127,200 hectares of land and water bodies along the Massachusetts coast.
The Massachusetts General Court established Dukes County in 1695, incorporating Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands into a single administrative territory.
The county maintains strong maritime traditions through its year-round fishing activities, boat building practices, and seasonal community gatherings at the waterfront.
The county government offices operate from Edgartown, providing essential services to residents across Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands.
The county territory includes the Elizabeth Islands chain, consisting of 13 separate islands stretching southwest from Cape Cod toward Rhode Island.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1695
Capital city: Edgartown
Shares border with: Barnstable County, Plymouth County, Bristol County, Nantucket County
Website: http://dukescounty.org
GPS coordinates: 41.41484,-70.61268
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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