Yarmouth is one of the oldest towns in Cape Cod, having been founded by Pilgrims in the Plymouth Colony in 1639. Like many other parts of Massachusetts, Yarmouth’s original land was occupied by Wampanoag and Algonquin Native Americans. Later on, during the American Revolution, Yarmouth was a popular site for the Sons of Liberty, a small organization that fought to advance colonists’ rights.
Early on, Yarmouth depended on farming pigs, cattle, and sheep. Quickly, farmers and merchants moved onto collecting firewood, shipbuilding, and general construction thanks to the vast woodlands around the town. Despite its agriculture and access to forests, much of the city depended on the ocean for its way of life, with fishers, whalers, and traders making up much of the community.
Today, Yarmouth is a bustling yet small city of around 24,000 residents, with South Yarmouth, West Yarmouth, and Yarmouth Port as its main villages. The southern shore is known for its beaches and plenty of untouched forestland throughout the town. Unfortunately, areas like these can produce unwanted pests like termites that can infest locals’ homes and businesses.