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Dennis is located in southeastern Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Bordered by Cape
Cod Bay on the north, Brewster and Harwich
on the east, Nantucket Sound on the south,
and Yarmouth on the west. Dennis is 76 miles
southeast of Boston and 260 miles from New
York City.
- Total Area: 22.24 sq. miles
- Land Area: 20.61 sq. miles
- Population: 13,864
- Density: 673/sq mile
The town of
Dennis was named an All American Town in
1978, combines its traditional New England
heritage with modern day conveniences. The
villages of East Dennis, Dennis and South
Dennis feature scenic historic districts
hailing back to whaling days, while tranquil
tree-lined streets meander through
Dennisport and West Dennis. Sixteen inviting
beaches lie on the warm waters of Nantucket
Sound to the south and on the crisp
refreshing waters of Cape Cod Bay to the
north. Numerous recreation trails offer
healthful relaxation, and well developed
business districts throughout the villages
provide ample goods and services..
Residents of
Dennis feel a sense of pride in their home
by the sea. The quiet little town,
incorporated in 1793, was named for Josiah
Dennis, a favorite minister. The town was
involved in the maritime activities of the
1800's and was full of the amazing tales of
clipper ship adventures. As the twentieth
century approached and the glory days of sea
captains faded, Dennis residents turned to
commercial fishing and land-based
industries. Dennis comes into its own during
the summer months, with special events every
week. Home to the nation's oldest summer
theater, the Cape Playhouse, Dennis offers
varied summer activities, with arts and
craft shows, concerts on the village green
and Dennis Festival Days, held in August,
which celebrate the friendly heritage of
this All American New England town.
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