Gansett Point

Gansett Point is a cape in , . Gansett Point is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nobska Point Light and Marine Biological Laboratory.

Lighthouse
Photo: Ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nobska Light, originally called Nobsque Light, also known as , is a lighthouse located near the division between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and in the settlement of on the southwestern tip of , .

Research institute
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The is a research institution for biological and environmental sciences in , United States. MBL was founded in 1888 as a private, nonprofit institution.

School building
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.
The is a historic school building at 24 School Street in , United States within the town of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Woods Hole and Falmouth.

Photo: BenFrantzDale, Public domain.
The village of administratively belongs to the town of , in the area of , . has a great natural harbor and was once a fishing and whaling center but now is known for its beautiful beaches, sport fishing, quaint shops and marine research facilities.

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in on 's southwest corner. It includes the villages of , West , North , Hatchville, Silver Beach, East , Teaticket, and Waquoit. It is the Cape's second most populous town.

Village
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is a census-designated place in the town of . As of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,663. Its name comes from the Wampanoag word "Tataket," which translates roughly and appropriately as "at the principal tidal stream."…

Gansett Point

Latitude
41.5398° or 41° 32′ 23″ north
Longitude
-70.66502° or 70° 39′ 54″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
87HFG8QM+WX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7538869808
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
4937549
Wiki­data ID
Q49918661
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Gansett Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Gansett Point”

Localities in the Area

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