Gosnold, Massachusetts
Gosnold is a town that encompasses the Elizabeth Islands in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census, the town population was 70, making it the least populous town in Massachusetts. Most of the residents live in the village of Cuttyhunk, while most of the land in the town is owned by the Forbes family.
Gosnold, Massachusetts | |
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Town | |
| Town of Gosnold | |
Gosnold Town Hall in the village of Cuttyhunk | |
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Location in Dukes County in Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates: 41°28′54″N 70°45′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Dukes |
| Settled | 1641 |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1864 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Open town meeting |
| Area | |
| • Total | 140.2 sq mi (363.0 km2) |
| • Land | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km2) |
| • Water | 127.0 sq mi (328.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 5/sq mi (2.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 02713 |
| Area code | 508 / 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-26325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618290 |
| Website | www |
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