Dogtown
Witches and Dogs
State: Massachusetts
County: Essex County
Founded: 1693
Abandoned: 1830s
Peak Population: Colonial village
Dogtown was a colonial village on Cape Ann abandoned by the 1830s. Legend says only old women (some accused of witchcraft) and their dogs remained at the end. Stone cellar holes and Depression-era inspirational boulders carved by the unemployed remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate (hiking)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Accused witches lived here
- Inspirational carved boulders
- Stone cellar holes
Location
Address: Dogtown Common, Gloucester, MA
Coordinates: 42.6333, -70.6667