French Cable Station
The French Cable Station is a historic telegraph station on the southeast corner of Cove Road and MA 28 in Orleans, Massachusetts. It was built in 1891 by the French Cable Company, which was installing numerous cables in Cape Cod throughout the late 19th century.
- Museum
- …lies at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres)
- …is also known as “French Cable Station Museum”
- Description: historic telegraph station in Orleans, Massachusetts, United States
- Address: MA
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Eldredge Park and Edward Penniman House and Barn.
Edward Penniman House and Barn
The Edward Penniman House and Barn is a historic site… Edward Penniman House and Barn is situated 2½ miles northeast of French Cable Station.
Cove Burying Ground
The Cove Burying Ground is an historic cemetery… Cove Burying Ground is situated 2 miles northeast of French Cable Station.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Orleans and Namskaket.
French Cable Station
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Latitude
41.78784° or 41° 47′ 16″ north
Longitude
-69.98751° or 69° 59′ 15″ west
Open location code
87HGQ2Q6+4X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museum
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include French Cable Station and Meadow On The Cove.
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