![]() ![]() The town contains a great number of ponds, and at the southwest point, on a small peninsula, is a good harbor, called Wood's Hole. įalmouth is the southwest point of the peninsula, of which the Elizabeth Islands, now part of Dukes County, seem to have been a continuation. from the centre of the town and "Holmes' Hole" harbor, on Martha's Vineyard, is 6 miles S. The value of vessels, salt, woolen goods, boots, shoes and leather, manufactured the same year, was $58,657. The value of oil imported into Falmouth, the year ending April 1, 1837, amounted to $146,600. extremity of the town, is a good harbor and much frequented by vessels, and by invalids in search of health. ![]() There are about 40 ponds in this town, some salt and some fresh:-these, with the views of the islands in the Sound, form a variety of agreeable scenery. Two streams afford a water power, on which are two woolen mills and other manufactories. There are belonging to this town 9 whale-ships, and about 40 sail in the coasting trade and fishery. Massachusetts City and Town Incorporation and Settlement Datesīarnstable county. Discover Falmouth: History, News, Travel, and Stories Add History/News/Story ![]()
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