Barnstable State Forest
Barnstable State Forest is a recreation area in Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Barnstable State Forest is situated nearby to Marsh, as well as near the nature reserve Small Cr.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ancient Burying Ground and Cape Cod Airport.
Ancient Burying Ground
Cemetery
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The Ancient Burying Ground is a historical cemetery at Phinney's Lane in Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is the oldest cemetery in the village of Centerville, and the only surviving civic element of its colonial origins. was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Ancient Burying Ground is situated 1½ miles southeast of Barnstable State Forest.
Cape Cod Airport
Aerodrome
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Cape Cod Airfield, in Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, is a public airport owned by the Town of Barnstable. Cape Cod Airport is situated 2½ miles northwest of Barnstable State Forest.
David Cole Observatory
Observatory
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The David B. Cole Observatory is an educational astronomical observatory owned and operated by Barnstable High School. It is named after David Cole, the longtime trustee of the trust fund of Enoch Cobb. David Cole Observatory is situated 2½ miles southeast of Barnstable State Forest.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Centerville and Craigville.
Centerville
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Centerville is one of the seven villages in the Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, on Cape Cod. Located on the South Side of Barnstable, Centerville is primarily residential, and includes a small business district as well as several notable beaches.
Craigville
Hamlet
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Craigville is a part of the village of Centerville in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Craigville consists of the Craigville Beach area. Craigville is situated 2½ miles southeast of Barnstable State Forest.
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 2½ miles north of Barnstable State Forest.
Barnstable State Forest
- Type: Recreation area
- Categories: forest, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Barnstable, Barnstable County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.66928° or 41° 40′ 9″ northLongitude
-70.36204° or 70° 21′ 43″ westInception
1913Open location code
87HFMJ9Q+P5OpenStreetMap ID
way 29699204OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=forestOpenStreetMap feature
leisure=recreation_ground
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