The settling of Truro first started in approximately 1700. The native American name of the area was Pamet, after the local tribe that inhabited the area.

In the year 1705 the settlement was declared a township and named Dangerfield, for the frequent lightning strikes that were common in the area. In 1709 it was incorporated into a town as Truro.

The early inhabitants of Truro made their living from the sea and by farming in those areas that had suitable soil. In the 1700's and 1800's, many native sons joined the open water whaling fleets and were famed for their marine skills. Unfortunately, many were lost at sea, especially during the devastating Arctic freeze of the early 1800's. During the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century the citizens of the town derived their livelihood from the very rich bay fisheries that now no longer exist.

Today Truro remains a very appealing rural seaside town, known for its natural beauty, white sand beaches, the serpentine Pamet River basin, and the town's terrific selection of homes and home settings. Be sure to take a look at Vacation Cape Cod's Truro Vacation Rental Listings.