Massachusetts Gazetteer
Barneys Joy Point is a physical feature (cape) in Bristol County. The primary coordinates for Barneys Joy Point places it within the MA 02748 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Barneys Joy Point |
| Category: | Massachusetts physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Cape |
| Description: | southern extremity of Slocums Neck on the W side of the mouth of the Slocums River 4 mi SW of Shore Acres; Town of Dartmouth. |
| History: | In a shipwreck all were lost except one Barney, who was so joyful that he called the place Barney's Joy. (US-T121) |
| County: | Bristol County |
| Latitude: | 41.5092716 |
| Longitude: | -70.982816 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Barneys Joy Point: Barneys Joy Point.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Barneys Joy Point does not include property ownership information.
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