Harwich Port, Massachusetts
Harwich Port (also spelled Harwichport) is a small affluent seaside community and census-designated place (CDP) situated along the Nantucket Sound in the town of Harwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is named after the port of Harwich in Essex, England. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,644. It is a popular vacation spot on Cape Cod and is home to the Wychmere Beach Club and the Allen Harbor Yacht Club. Also, one of its popular mottos is "Three Harbors, One Port," referencing to Saquatucket, Wychmere, and Allen Harbor, which are all located in Harwich Port. Well known residents include Bill O'Brien, former head coach and general manager of the Houston Texans.
Harwich Port, Massachusetts | |
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Augustus Snow House | |
| Motto(s): Three Harbors, One Port | |
Location in Barnstable County and the state of Massachusetts. | |
| Coordinates: 41°40′5″N 70°4′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Harwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.46 km2) |
| • Land | 2.63 sq mi (6.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,899 |
| • Density | 721.50/sq mi (278.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 02646 |
| Area code | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-29090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0615941 |
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