Oak Bluffs
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Location in Massachusetts
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1642 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Massachusetts | ||
| County : | Dukes County | ||
| Coordinates : | 41 ° 27 ′ N , 70 ° 34 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 ) | ||
| Residents : | 4,527 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 237 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 67.2 km 2 (approx. 26 mi 2 ) of which 19.1 km 2 (approx. 7 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 9 m | ||
| Postal code : | 02557 | ||
| Area code : | +1 508, 774 | ||
| FIPS : | 25-50390 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 0619442 | ||
| Website : | www.oakbluffsma.gov | ||
Oak Bluffs is a city in Dukes County in the US state of Massachusetts . The population in 2010 was 4,527.
geography
Oak Bluffs is located on the northeast tip of Martha's Vineyard Island on Nantucket Sound . Ferry connections exist to the island of Nantucket, 40 kilometers southeast, and to Cape Cod, 10 kilometers north .
history
The indigenous people of the area were the Wampanoag Indians. They called the place Ogkeshkuppe , which means "damp thicket" and refers to the swampy area of the region. In the middle of the 17th century , settlers from Europe settled there, lived in cottages and initially called the place "Cottage City". The city was founded in 1880. From 1874 to 1896, the Martha's Vineyard Railroad had its starting point in Oak Bluffs. In 1907, residents decided to rename the place Oak Bluffs. The new name refers to the oaks (English: oak ) that grow on the steep coast (English: bluffs ). In the beginning, many slaves from Africa worked for the large landowners , who for the most part remained in the village after the abolition of slavery and founded many independent businesses, which is why more African-Americans and their families also settled there.
Oak Bluffs is one of the main summer tourist arrivals on Martha's Vineyard and is known for its "gingerbread houses" and other well-preserved buildings from the mid to late 19th century . Due to the history of the city, African Americans in particular like to choose the place as a holiday destination. Former President of the United States Barack Obama and his family also spent their summer vacations in Oak Bluffs several times. In general, the place is a popular travel destination with a combination of tradition, scenic beauty and historical sights. The list of entries on the National Register of Historic Places in Dukes County includes: East Chop Light , The Arcade , Wesleyan Grove , Union Chapel , Dr. Harrison A. Tucker Cottage and the Flying Horses Carousel , which came to Oak Bluffs in 1889 and is still in operation.
The Arcade
Wesleyan Grove
Union Chapel
Dr. Harrison A. Tucker Cottage
Flying Horses Carousel
Demographic data
In 2010 a population of 4527 people was determined, which means an increase of 21.9% compared to the year 2000. The mean age at this point in time was 44.4 years, above the value for Massachusetts, which was 39.2 years. 21.5% of today's residents are due to immigrants from England . Other significant immigrant groups during the town's beginnings came 14.3% from Ireland , 9.9% from Portugal , 8.5% from France and 5.4% from Germany.
Personalities
Born in 1888, industrial petrochemical pioneer George O. Curme spent the last part of his life in Oak Bluffs, where he died in 1976.
Individual evidence
Web links
- flying-horses-carousel - Flying Horses Carousel