Sturgis Library
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- Type: Library
- Description: public library in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
- Address: 3090 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Unitarian Church of Barnstable and Cobb’s Hill Cemetery (East and West).
Unitarian Church of Barnstable
Church
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The Unitarian Church of Barnstable is a historic church located on Old King's Highway Historic District in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The congregation was established in 1639, and the current building dates to 1907. Unitarian Church of Barnstable is situated 2,500 feet southeast of Sturgis Library.
Cobb’s Hill Cemetery (East and West)
Cemetery
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Cobb’s Hill Cemetery (East and West) is situated 2,400 feet east of Sturgis Library.
West Barnstable Elementary School
School
The Barnstable Public School District oversees the operation all public schools in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. The Superintendent of Schools is Sara Ahern. The Assistant Superintendent is Kristen Harmon. West Barnstable Elementary School is situated 1 mile west of Sturgis Library.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Barnstable Village and Yarmouth Port.
Barnstable Village
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Barnstable village is a village in Barnstable on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Barnstable village is the most historical of the seven Barnstable villages with an old-time feel due to the many old residences and municipal buildings in the village.
Yarmouth Port
Hamlet
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Yarmouth Port is a census-designated place in the town of Yarmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 5,320 at the 2010 census. Yarmouth Port is situated 3 miles east of Sturgis Library.
West Barnstable
Village
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West Barnstable is a seaside village in the northwestern part of the town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Once devoted to agricultural pursuits, West Barnstable now is largely residential and historic. West Barnstable is situated 3½ miles west of Sturgis Library.
Sturgis Library
- Categories: library building, main library, public library, building, and education
- Location: Barnstable, Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.70331° or 41° 42′ 12″ northLongitude
-70.30713° or 70° 18′ 26″ westElevation
20 feet (6 metres)Open location code
87HFPM3V+84OpenStreetMap ID
way 211868461OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=libraryOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesGeoNames ID
4952302Wikidata ID
Q7629052
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