Yikes, this county escaped my attention. Fortunately it’s short and sweet.
Nantucket
Pronunciation: Nan-TUCK-et
Population as of 2020: 14,255, up to 80,000 in summer
Incorporated: 1671
Original Name: natocke, nantaticu, nantican, nautica or natockete
“Whence arose the name of the island, we are not certain, but it is generally supposed that Nauticon, known by ancient voyagers, and Nantucket, are the same.” (Source)
The town was originally called Sherburne.
“It being now determined where the town should be, it became necessary to give it a name, and it was accordingly called Sherburne, by order of Francis Lovelace, Esqr., Governor of the Province of New York, in his written directions, bearing date, April 18th, 1673.” (Source)
But that was changed…
“There being no objection, on June 4, 1795, Micajah offered to the House the following act:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, that the town of Sherburn, in the county of Nantucket, from and after passing this act, shall be called and known by the name of Nantucket.
This bill was endorsed and signed by Governor Samuel Adams on June 8, 1795″ (Source)
And that’s all I have for you!
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