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THE STORY OF WESTPORT

Like many New England towns, Westport’s unique character can be traced
to the town’s roots in Native American tribes. Local Indians used the beautiful
shoreline for their summer camps and early settlers, charmed by the lovely
locale, began arriving around 1648. The area quickly developed into a bustling

agricultural and trade center with wharves, stores, taverns and homes during the
Revolutionary War, the local militia played a major role, engaging the retreating
British in a skirmish near Compo Beach where a Minuteman statue commemorates
the event. It wasn’t until 1835 that the region became incorporated as a town,
breaking off from the original town of Fairfield.

Soon after the turn of the 20th century, Westport was again discovered, this time by
artists, writers and musicians who flocked to the town giving it a slightly bohemian,
charmingly off-beat quality. The creative influx flourished and theater, music, art galleries

appeared. Likewise and of equal enjoyment; tennis, boating and golf became popular,
and fine educational institutions were founded. Well established families brought a
beehive of cultural activity, and businessmen flocked to the town’s quality of life.

Today, the population is a comfortable mix of families, small business owners and
commuters, all drawn to the vitality of a thriving intellectual community. A dichotomy
between affluent suburbia and old New England milieu, Westport retains all
the charm of a small New England town with the gifts that come along with
obtaining the American dream. Boasting a population filled with exceptional
schools, impressive recreational programs and facilities, a quintessential

main street and a phenomenal host of eateries and shops all drenched
in cosmopolitan flair, Westport offers something for everyone. A
picture perfect marina, wonderful sandy beaches, a town golf
course, pool and skating rink are just some of this small
town’s treasures. Celebrating a beautiful coastline on
Long Island Sound, Westport is ideally located 45
miles northeast of NYC.Convenient to both I-95
and the Merritt Parkway, and boasting 2 train
stations, Westport offers easy access to

major employment centers and cultural
opportunities from Manhattan to
New Haven and beyond.