Fort Hill Rural Historic District
Fort Hill Rural Historic District, Historic district in Eastham, Massachusetts.
Fort Hill Rural Historic District spans 100 acres of forests, fields, and salt marshes along the Massachusetts coast, featuring two preserved farmsteads from different periods.
The Knowles and Penniman families maintained ownership of this land from 1742 to 1941, developing agricultural practices that shaped the Massachusetts coastal landscape.
The Edward Penniman House exhibits Second Empire architecture while other structures in the district demonstrate Greek Revival designs common to New England settlements.
The district, integrated into Cape Cod National Seashore since 1961, presents multiple walking trails through historical farmlands and natural landscapes.
The elevation of Fort Hill provides views across Cape Cod Bay, Nauset Marsh, and the Atlantic Ocean, incorporating both coastal and agricultural heritage elements.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.81944,-69.96556
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:08
CG 36500
4.2 km
Cape Cod Rail Trail
18.8 km
Nickerson State Park
8.6 km
Nauset Light
4.6 km
Marconi Wireless Station Site
10.5 km
Wellfleet Drive-In Theater
6.8 km
Three Sisters of Nauset
4.6 km
Eldredge Park
4.5 km
Eastham Windmill
1.4 km
Stony Brook Field
11 km
Nickerson Mansion
8.9 km
Billingsgate Island Light
10.4 km
French Cable Station
4 km
Edward Penniman House and Barn
109 m
Nauset Archeological District
229 m
French Cable Hut
4.6 km
Eastham Public Library
2.1 km
Sea Call Farm
3.8 km
Universalist Society Meetinghouse
4.2 km
Eastham Center Historic District
1.1 km
Hinckley's Corner Historic District
11.3 km
Paine Hollow Road South Historic District
11.1 km
Pond Hill School
11.2 km
Townsend House
10.9 km
Saunders-Paine House
11 km
Collins Cottages Historic District
2.6 km
First Encounter Beach
3.2 km
Salt Pond Visitor Center
2.1 kmReviews
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