Yarmouthport history


Yarmouth was settled in 1639 as a rural community with residents making their living from farming, fishing and salt evaporation. Like many towns of that era, Yarmouth was much larger then, encompassing the town of Dennis. Of course the European settlers weren't the first people to live here.		Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouth Port

Many native Americans of the Wampanoag nation lived here before that time, in this place they called Mattacheese. The mid-1800s and the railroad link from Boston brought about the first influx of seasonal visitors. Today, tourism is still the predominant industry in Yarmouth and all of Cape Cod. Today, Yarmouth's population triples each summer with arrival of summer visitors. Yet, in spite of offering all the modern conveniences and development in certain areas, Yarmouth has retained much of its old fashioned charm in its villages of Bass River, South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth and Yarmouth Port. An active Historical Society, careful zoning and a general appreciation of the history and heritage of Yarmouth help to maintain the charm and beauty of this loveliest of mid-Cape towns. This page will change often, as we hope to offer numerous articles and links from this page that will help you celebrate and appreciate the history of Yarmouth. One of the best places to learn more about the history of Yarmouth and Yarmouth Port is to check the web-site of one of the best web sites dealing the the history of any part of Cape Cod, The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth at www.hsoy.org. You can also read about the history of a renowned Yarmouthport landmark, the Thacher Tea House. You may also wish to read about the classic home at 95 Main Street, the Captain Knowles House.