Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts
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Sagamore Beach
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 Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts
Location in Cape Cod
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Barnstable |
| Town | Bourne, MA |
| Permanent settlers | 1637 |
| Post Office Opened | 1906 |
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| • Land | 3.36 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
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| • Total | 4,229 |
| • Density | 1,260/sq mi (490/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02561, 02562
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| Area code(s) | 508, 774 |
| FIPS code | 25-59000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 616333 |
| Website | Barnstable County Website |
Sagamore Beach is a small village located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the town of Bourne. This village sits on the northern side of the larger Sagamore area. It faces Cape Cod Bay and has the Cape Cod Canal running through it. Sagamore Beach is one of three main communities in Barnstable County. The other two are Buzzards Bay and Bournedale.
Besides homes, Sagamore Beach has a small shopping area. This area is close to the Sagamore Bridge and Massachusetts Route 3A. The village is also next to the Scusset Beach State Reservation. This is a public beach and recreation spot. It is located at the northern end of the Cape Cod Canal.
In recent years, Sagamore Beach has seen some new developments. A new post office and fire station were built. Several new neighborhoods were also created. In December 2023, the government gave $372 million to start fixing the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges. These bridges are getting old. They connect Cape Cod to the rest of Massachusetts. They go over the canal and are used by cars and people.
History of Sagamore Beach
In 1620, the ship Mayflower arrived from Britain. It landed in what is now Plymouth, north of Sagamore Beach. About 30 Native American tribes lived in southeastern Massachusetts. The Wampanoag tribe was one of the largest. In the 1600s, Native American tribes used a busy trail in this area. It helped them reach the eastern parts of Cape Cod.
European settlers came to the area in 1637. They made their homes here and their numbers grew. The old Native American trail became wider over time. It turned into the main road to Cape Cod. Today, Massachusetts Route 6A generally follows this historic path. Many streets in Sagamore are named after the Native Americans who lived there. Examples include Tecumseh, Siasconset, Sachem, Scusset, Manomet, Indian Trail, Indian Hill, and Fox Run. The words sagamore and sachem are also Native American titles.
Originally, Sagamore Beach was part of the village of Sandwich. In 1884, Sandwich was divided to create the town of Bourne. The Cape Cod Canal project began in 1884. After this, Sagamore Beach became an important business center for the town. In 1905, more people moved to the area. This happened when the Christian Endeavor Society started a summer community. Some of the old Victorian houses built by this group are still there. They stand along the bluffs by the coast. The Sagamore Beach Colony Club was started in 1909. It helps keep the local traditions alive. It is still an important part of the community today.
People of Sagamore Beach
Sagamore Beach is mostly a place where people live. In 2021, about 4,230 people lived there. This was an 11.5% increase from 2020. The average household income was about $106,917. This is much higher than the national average. It is also higher than the average for Massachusetts.
The average age of people living in Sagamore Beach was 37.8 years. This age has been getting lower recently. This is because more young people are moving to the area. In 2021, about 81.2% of people owned their homes. The average home value was around $433,000.
Most people in Sagamore Beach are white, making up 81.3% of residents. Other groups include Hispanic, Asian, and African American people. Almost all residents (96.5%) are U.S. citizens. In 2021, all households said English was their main language. The biggest job areas in Sagamore are Retail, Health Care, and Construction. About 2,420 people had jobs in 2021. This is about 57% of the population.
See also
In Spanish: Sagamore Beach para niños
