Chatham was founded in 1656 when William Nickerson from Yarmouth "purchased" a large piece of land from the Sachem Mattaquason for the cost of a boat. However it wasn't until 1712 that the land was incorporated as a town separate from Eastham.
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| Pleasant St. | Pleasant St. | Legend R = Residents only Beach = Lifeguard = Food = Shower = Restrooms = Camping = Swimming Lessons = Public Parking (Cost varies) Parking Information Stickers :Resident stickers are $20. Permits are issued at Permits Department, 283 George Ryder Road. Non-resident stickers on sale at beaches for $12 per day, $50 per week, and $85 for the season. |
Places of Interest
- Mayo House: Main Street Museum of Natural History, Route 6A: 896-3
867
- Old Atwood House: 347 Stage Harbor Road: 945-2493
- Monomoy Wilderness Area: This 9-mile strip of land is diminishing from coastal erosion and is protected as a National Wildlife Refuge. This piece of land is Accessible only by boat. The Massachusetts Audubon Society gives limited tours.
- Chatham Light: This lighthouse guides ships through the thick "Chatham fog" that rolls onto the town's shoreline on some mornings. Built in 1808, the light operates automatically, flashing eight times per minute.
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