Siasconset, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Siasconset
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Post Office, Siasconset, Massachusetts
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Location in Nantucket County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Nantucket |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
02564
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 616962 |
Siasconset is a small village located on the eastern tip of Nantucket Island in Massachusetts, United States. It is also known as a census designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 205 people lived there. The village sits about 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level.
Even though it's a small village, Siasconset has its own post office. Its special mail code is ZIP code 02564. You might see its name spelled in different ways, like 'Sconset or Sconset. In 1892, the official spelling was decided by the Board on Geographic Names. Siasconset is also home to three golf courses: the Siasconset Golf Club, the Sankaty Head Golf Club, and the Nantucket Golf Club.
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History of Siasconset
Siasconset started as a fishing village way back in the 1600s. Some of the oldest houses, like parts of Auld Lang Syne, might be from the 1670s. This makes them some of the oldest homes on Nantucket Island. Many of these early cottages were expanded over time. They were added to in a unique way, which gives them their special look today.
Whaling and Tourism in Siasconset
In the 1800s, Siasconset was also a place for whaling. This was when people hunted whales for oil and other products. Later, in 1877, a man named Edward Underhill bought land here. He built new cottages that looked like the old fishing shacks. He rented these homes to people visiting for the summer. After he passed away, these cottages were sold.
Siasconset as an Actors' Retreat
In the early 1900s, Siasconset became a popular summer spot for actors. Many famous actors of that time came to relax here. Some of them included Digby Bell, Joseph Jefferson, and DeWolf Hopper. It was a quiet place for them to get away from city life.
Famous Residents and Coastal Changes
Bill Belichick, a well-known former coach of the New England Patriots football team, has lived in Siasconset for many years. He has owned homes there since 1979.
In recent times, the cliffs along the coast of Siasconset have been eroding. This means the land is slowly wearing away into the ocean. There has been some discussion about using special tubes called geotubes to help protect the land.
Meaning of the Name Siasconset
The name Siasconset comes from the Wampanoag language. This was the language of the Native American people who lived in the area. It means "place of great bones." The word "Si" comes from "missi," meaning "great." And "ascon" comes from "askon," meaning "horn or bone."
See also
In Spanish: Siasconset (Massachusetts) para niños
