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The area that is now Westport, Massachusetts was originally part of neighboring Dartmouth, separating in 1787.One of the area's earliest settlements was on the barrier island at the mouth of the Westport River, with the point between its two branches developed as an agricultural area, with a ferry between the two established in 1712.
Westport Town Hall, I. T. Almy, architect Westport is a Right-to-Farm Community. Historical marker commemorating introduction of the Macomber turnip. On the state level, Westport is located in the Eighth Bristol state representative district, which includes parts of Fall River and is represented by Representative Paul Schmid (D-Westport).
The Westport Historical Society has a new, free map that highlights the town's history, beloved shorelines, and local landmarks. New, free Westport Heritage Map dives deep into local history ...
From Widows Point, the river flows due southward, crossing under the Hix Bridge before passing Gull Rock and then widening at Cadman's Neck to approximately a half mile wide. The river flows southward, with several larger islands dotting the path, before meeting the Horseneck Channel (which in turn leads to The Let) at Westport Point.
Route 88 is a 11.30-mile-long (18.19 km) north–south state highway in the town of Westport in southeastern Massachusetts. At just over 11 miles, it is the longest Massachusetts state route to be situated in only one town. It begins at John Reed Road and ends at an interchange with I-195.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a public recreation area comprising more than 800 acres (320 ha) on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern portion of the town of Westport, Massachusetts. [3] The reservation is one of the state’s "most popular facilities ... welcom[ing] hundreds of thousands of visitors per year."
Gooseberry Island is the Town of Westport's most southern point and is located off the shores of Westport, between Horseneck Beach and East Beach. A road causeway connects the main part of Westport with Gooseberry Island. The island is only 0.17 miles (0.27 km) from the mainland of Westport.
U.S. Route 6 (US 6) in Massachusetts is a 117.952-mile-long (189.825 km) portion of the cross-country route connecting Providence, Rhode Island, to Fall River, New Bedford, and Cape Cod.