Shawkemo, Massachusetts

Shawkemo
Village
Shawkemo

Location within the state of Massachusetts

Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 70°3′28″W / 41.29444°N 70.05778°W / 41.29444; -70.05778Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 70°3′28″W / 41.29444°N 70.05778°W / 41.29444; -70.05778
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Nantucket
Elevation 16 ft (5 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
GNIS feature ID 616958[1]

Shawkemo (also Middle Field Land, Shawaukema, or The) is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 16 feet (5 m). The name Shawkemo is an Indian word meaning "middle field of land". Shawkemo lies 4 miles (6.5 km) west-northwest of Siasconset.[1]

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