First settled in 1656 by a small band of Pilgrims, Chatham was incorporated as a
town in 1712 and has grown to become one of our nation's most favored
waterfront communities.
Chatham today is remarkably similar to what Chatham was a century and more ago.
While growth and progress have been steady, strong by-laws and sensible
planning have allowed the town to retain its charming small-town character.
Blessed by nature with picturesque bays, harbors and beaches, numerous fresh
water ponds, a gentle terrain, and abundant natural meadows and open space,
Chatham offers a gentle, rewarding lifestyle in a sophisticated and friendly
community atmosphere.
Chatham's schools are exceptional, town services are exellent, taxes are low,
and shopping is convenient in nearby malls and especially in the delightful
collection of downtown Chatham stores, shops, boutiques and restaurants.
Recreational pursuits are almost unlimited. Water related activities such as
sailing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and sunbathing as well as all types
of fishing, from surf casting and sport fishing to pond fishing, even clamming,
are virtually at your doorstep (front, back and side entrances).
This lovely, well-to-do, comfortable and friendly community located at the elbow
of Cape Cod is nearly surrounded by water. In fact, Chatham's 66 miles of
shoreline tops all other Massachusetts coastal communities. There isn't a finer
waterfront community ... anywhere. Be sure to take a look at Vacation Cape
Cod's Chatham Vacation Rental Listings.
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Chatham, located as it is at the "elbow" of Cape Cod,
juts out into the Ocean further than any other United States peninsula. Thus
Chatham has properly earned the title of "The First Stop of the East
Wind".
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Chatham Town Facts
| Population |
6,500 |
| Form of Government |
Town Meeting |
| Land Area |
15.88sq. mi. |
| Density |
409 persons per sq. mi. |
| Distance from Boston |
95 mi. |