Washburn Island is a 330 acres (1.3 km²) island off the coast of East Falmouth, Massachusetts

East Falmouth, Massachusetts

East Falmouth is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located at the base of Massachusetts' "fishhook" peninsula...

. It is home to some primitive campsites and is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses open waters, barrier beaches, marshlands and uplands on the south shore of Cape Cod in the towns of Falmouth and Mashpee...

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During World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

, the island was home to Camp Washburn

Camp Washburn

Camp Washburn was a satellite camp of Camp Edwards. It was located on Washburn Island in Falmouth, Massachusetts.-History:Camp Washburn, was used by the Army Amphibious Command as a landing area during World War II. It was home to the 594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, which was a branch of...

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History

The island was one of the last undeveloped coastal properties on Cape Cod. 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.

External links

• Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
• http://www.mass.gov/guard/E&RC/historic%20photo%20archives1.htm