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CapeLinks Cape Cod: Harwich
History: Settled 1688, named after Harwich, Essex, England. Originally known as Satuckett (Satucket), Incorporated September 14, 1694. 1722, part annexed to Eastham, February 19, 1803, part annexed to Brewster. April 25, 1848, part of Brewster annexed. April 4, 1862, bounds between Harwich and Orleans established. April 14, 1862, bounds between Harwich and Chatham established.
Villages or Sections:
Harwich Center, East Harwich, West Harwich, South Harwich, North Harwich, Pleasant Lake, Harwich Port.
Old Powder House at Harwich Center.
First commercial cranberry bog on the Cape (Alvin Cahoon in 1845-1846).
Congregational Church at Harwich Center, built in 1834.
Saquatucket Harbor, Wychmere Harbor and Allen's Harbor.
John Roger's statuettes at Brooks Library.
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Town of Harwich MA Overview & Map
The Town of Harwich is a resort and residential community located on the south side of the Cape, with an extensive shoreline on Nantucket Sound. Harwich is a large town and enjoys the distinction of… -
Branded Hand of Harwich
Harwich was one of the first big fishing ports of the Cape, but as other ports lured away the fishing business, as early as 1845, she began to cultivate the lowly cranberry. -
An Older Harwich
In John Hayward’s “New England Gazetteer,” published 1839, is found this account of Harwich:
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