01.08.2025 -- PROVINCETOWN, MA -- There is mystery that surrounds a settlement known as Helltown. A fishing encampment active from the late 1800s through the early 1900s Helltown was said to be located near Herring Cove and Race Point at the end of Cape Cod, MA. This mythical area was comprised of Provincetown fishermen and other seamen from surrounding areas who made the settlement serve as a rustic home base during the harsh winter months. These rough living quarters served to offer quicker access to the sea. Though historical evidence is scarce, what there is, paints a picture of a rugged and isolated existence. While historical evidence remains limited, local lore and accounts have turned Helltown into a blend of fact and myth, with tales of its rugged, isolated existence continuing to capture the imagination.