The area now known as Duxbury was inhabited by people as early as 12,000 to 9,000 B.C. By the time European settlers arrived here, the region was inhabited by the Wampanoags, who called this place Mattakeesett, meaning "place of many fish". Theory has it that the town was named by Myles Standish after the family estate of his childhood in Lancashire. The ancient Standish family in northern England owned much land and large estates, including the two main family headquarters of Standish Hall and Duxbury Manor, in Lancashire, since before the Middle Ages. Myles Standish's will delineates his inheritance rights to very particular lands near and around Standish and mostly Duxbury Manor, stating his descent from both lines of the Standish family; and so it has been suggested that he named the new town in Massachusetts after the estate where he grew up.
J.P. Caprio Builders, Inc. and our staff has been building and remodeling fine homes in Duxbury for nearly 50 years. Whether custom new homes, new kitchens or baths, additions or remodels, our experienced staff will work with you from start to finish. We look forward to hearing from you!
J.P. Caprio Builders, Inc.
110 Breeds Hill Road, Unit 6, Hyannis, MA 02601
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