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5 unusual facts about Buzzards Bay


Buzzards Bay Train Station

The Buzzards Bay Train Station is located on Main Street in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Cape Cod Railroad

In 1871, the Cape Cod Railroad bought the Plymouth and Vineyard Sound Railroad – which had been incorporated in 1861 as the Vineyard Sound Railroad Company intending to build a line from Buzzards Bay to Woods Hole.

Dalbrae Academy

In the 2008-2009 School year, the Dalbrae ROV team won the international ROV competition in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Plymouth and Vineyard Sound Railroad

In 1871, the Plymouth and Vineyard Sound Railroad was sold to the Cape Cod Railroad Company who finally completed the 17.5 mile line between Buzzards Bay to Woods Hole on July 20, 1872.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

The 18 championship hole course was carved out of a forest of untouched land a stone’s throw to Buzzards Bay.


Cape Cod Bay

Since 1914, Cape Cod Bay has been connected to Buzzards Bay by the Cape Cod Canal, which divides the upper cape towns of Bourne and Sandwich.


see also

Bay State

Massachusetts, nickname "Bay State," a U.S. state with shores on Massachusetts Bay, Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay