Shawkemo, Massachusetts

Shawkemo (also Middle Field Land, Shawaukema, or The) is a village in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. Its elevation is 16 feet (4.9 m). The name Shawkemo is an Indian word meaning "middle field of land". Shawkemo lies 4 miles (6.4 km) west-northwest of Siasconset.[1]

Shawkemo
Shawkemo
Location within the state of Massachusetts
Coordinates: 41°17′40″N 70°3′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyNantucket
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID616958[1]

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