Cuttyhunk Island
Cuttyhunk Island is the outermost of the Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. A small outpost for the harvesting of sassafras was occupied for a few weeks in 1602, arguably making it the first English settlement in New England.Places of Interest
Highlights: Cuttyhunk Light and Penikese Island.
Cuttyhunk Light
Lighthouse
Penikese Island
Island
Penikese Island Leper Hospital
Historic site
The Penikese Island Leper Hospital was a leprosy… Penikese Island Leper Hospital is situated 2½ miles north of Cuttyhunk Island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gosnold.
Cuttyhunk Island
- Type: Island
- Also known as: “Catehank Island”, “Cattahunk”, “Cuddahunka Island”, “Cutty Hunk Island”, “Elizabeth Island”, “Poocutohhunkunnoh”, “Sandford Island”, and “Sanford Island”
- Category: landform
- Location: Dukes County, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.41677° or 41° 25′ 0″ north
Longitude
-70.93559° or 70° 56′ 8″ west
Elevation
49 feet (15 metres)
Open location code
87HFC387+PQ
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cuttyhunk Island and Aquinnah.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Cuttyhuck Island and Fresh Water Pond.
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Worth a closer look: Boston and Cambridge.
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