Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, Barnstable was founded in 1639. Hyannis Port — home of the Kennedy Compound — is a village within Barnstable. County seat of Barnstable County (Cape Cod).
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Founded1639|Population48,000|Peak48,000(2024)|CountyBarnstable County
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1639Founded: Cape Cod settlement.
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1639Early Settlement: Barnstable was established by early settlers in the region.
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2010Modern Era: Barnstable continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020Modern Growth: Barnstable continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Did You Know?
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Hyannis Port — home of the Kennedy Compound — is a village within Barnstable.
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County seat of Barnstable County (Cape Cod).
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One of Cape Cod's oldest towns (1639).
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Barnstable has a population of approximately 48,000.
Famous People from Barnstable, Massachusetts
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Mercy Otis Warren
Writer, Poet · Born Sep 25, 1728 · Died Oct 19, 1814 (age 86)
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James Otis
Writer, Lawyer · Born Feb 5, 1725 · Died May 23, 1783 (age 58)
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Andy Hallett
Actor, Singer · Born Aug 4, 1975 · Died Mar 29, 2009 (age 33)
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Marnie Schulenburg
Actor · Born May 21, 1984 · Died May 17, 2022 (age 37)
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