Falmouth, Coastal town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, US
Falmouth spans across 54 square miles of land and water, featuring numerous small ponds, creeks, and beaches along the southern coast of Cape Cod.
English colonists established the settlement in 1660, naming it after Falmouth in Cornwall, England, and developed activities including farming, salt production, and whaling.
The town maintains strong maritime traditions through its ferry services from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, connecting island communities.
Massachusetts Route 28 serves as the main transportation artery through Falmouth, providing access to beaches, commercial areas, and residential neighborhoods.
In 1965, sailor Robert Manry completed a 78-day solo journey from Falmouth, Massachusetts to Falmouth, England in a 13.5-foot sailboat.
Location: Barnstable County
Inception: 1660
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Shares border with: Mashpee, Bourne
Website: http://falmouthmass.us
GPS coordinates: 41.55139,-70.61528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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