Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard is a 100 square mile (259 km²) island off the southern coast of Cape Cod, and is often known simply as "the Vineyard". Located in the state of Massachusetts, the Vineyard makes up most of Dukes County, Massachusetts (the rest of the county consists of Cuttyhunk and the other Elizabeth Islands). It was home to one of the earliest known deaf communities, and consequently a special dialect of sign language, Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, developed on the island. The island is now primarily known as a summer colony.

Related Topics:
Island - Cape Cod - Massachusetts - Dukes County, Massachusetts - Cuttyhunk - Elizabeth Islands - Deaf - Dialect - Sign language - Martha's Vineyard Sign Language - Summer colony

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