Massachusetts Gazetteer
Hyannis Point is a physical feature (cape) in Barnstable County. The primary coordinates for Hyannis Point places it within the MA 02601 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Hyannis Point |
| Category: | Massachusetts physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Physical |
| Class: | Cape |
| Description: | Off S coast of Upper Cape Cod southernmost point of Squaw Island at the E end of Centerville Harbor, 1.2 mi SE of Centerville; Town of Barnstable. |
| History: | Name of Iyanough, Qyanough, or Hyanaws, an early 17th century Indian chief who gave lands to Town of Barnstable (US-T121). |
| County: | Barnstable County |
| Latitude: | 41.6251112 |
| Longitude: | -70.318911 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Hyannis Point: Hyannis 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 Hyannis Point does not include property ownership information.
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Barnstable Town city, MA
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West Hyannisport, MA
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