Washburn Island, Massachusetts
- Washburn Island, Massachusetts
Washburn Island is a 330 acre island of the coast of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
It has some primitive campsites and is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
During World War II, the island was home to Camp Washburn.
History: One of the last undeveloped coastal properties on Cape Cod and a jewel within the Reserve, Washburn Island is bordered by the Seapit River and Eel Pond. Artifacts dating back 450-1000 years, including hammer flakes and shell middens, have been found on the island.
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