Dukes County, County administrative division in Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States
Description
Dukes County is an administrative division encompassing Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands along the Massachusetts coast. The territory includes multiple islands with distinct communities, where residents live and work in a primarily coastal environment.
History
The administrative division was established in 1695 to govern Martha's Vineyard and surrounding islands as a single unit. This creation provided organized governance for scattered island communities in the region.
Culture
The county maintains strong maritime traditions through its year-round fishing activities, boat building practices, and seasonal community gatherings at the waterfront.
Practical
Visitors can access the various islands, each with its own transportation connections, which affects travel planning. It is helpful to research available connections between the islands before your visit.
Did you know?
The territory includes the Elizabeth Islands, a chain of 13 separate islands stretching southwest from Cape Cod. This island group forms a geographically distinct part of the region with its own ecosystems.
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Gay Head Light
20 km
Wesleyan Grove
6.2 km
Flying Horses Carousel
6.6 km
Nobska Light
11.9 kmFalmouth Road Race
13.4 km
Edgartown Harbor Light
9.5 km
Mytoi
13.6 km
Wasque
14.7 km
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
13.4 km
South Cape Beach State Park
18.4 kmManuel F. Correllus State Forest
890 m
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
13.4 km
Demarest Lloyd State Park
33.3 km
Buzzards Bay Entrance Light
35.3 km
Barn House
12.8 kmLambert's Cove Beach
5.9 kmLong Point Wildlife Refuge
6.3 km
Cape Poge Light
13.4 km
East Chop Light
7.2 km
Slocum's River Reserve
36.4 kmPolly Hill Arboretum
6 km
Tarpaulin Cove Light
13.5 kmMartha's Vineyard Museum
8.6 km
Camp Washburn
16.5 km
West Chop Light
7.5 km
Arnie Allen Diamond
15.6 km
Union Chapel
6.3 km
Brewster Islands Military Reservation
24.5 km
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