Welcome to Menemsha ...
Menemsha is located on Martha's Vineyard.
Menemsha is located in Dukes County<1>.
The location of Menemsha has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Menemsha is near sea level<3>.
Time Zone: Menemsha lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Menemsha: (508) & (774)<4>
The ZIP code for Menemsha: 02552<5>
Communities near Menemsha ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Menemsha.
- Falmouth
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falmouth
- Falmouth is located in Barnstable County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 31,107 people
- Oak Bluffs
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Bluffs
- Oak Bluffs is located in Dukes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,696 people
- Edgartown
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgartown
- Edgartown is located in Dukes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,383 people
- Tisbury
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tisbury
- Tisbury is located in Dukes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,128 people
- West Tisbury
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Tisbury
- West Tisbury is located in Dukes County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,927 people
- Gosnold
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north) - North Tisbury
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Tisbury
- North Tisbury is located in Dukes County
- Christian Town
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christian Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christian Town
- Christian Town is located in Dukes County
- Cuttyhunk
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest) - Vineyard Haven
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard Haven
- Vineyard Haven is located in Dukes County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Menemsha. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Menemsha.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Menemsha. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Menemsha.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Menemsha. See our Newspapers Page for Menemsha.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Menemsha. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Dukes County: www.dukescounty.org/
The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Massachusetts' counties, including Dukes, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Menemsha - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Area code (774) is an overlay for area code (508). |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Menemsha). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Menemsha or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |