North Westport, Massachusetts
North Westport is a community of 5,289 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Why visit North Westport
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Coughlin School, Davol School, Copicut Woods and Lafayette Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Westport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Westport
North Westport is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Westport, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Westport had a population of 4,720.
From the Wikipedia article North Westport, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks75
Coughlin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic school building in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
1975 Pleasant Street, Fall River
Davol School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic school building in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States
A. B. Chace Rowhouses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Terrace of houses in Fall River, Massachusetts
Al Mac's Diner-Restaurant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Diner in Fall River, Massachusetts
Ariadne J. and Mary A. Borden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Fall River, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
B.M.C. Durfee High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
High school building in Fall River, Massachusetts
Barnabus Blossom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Barnard Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Silk mill in Fall River, United States of America
Belmont Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Fall River, Massachusetts
Boguslavsky Triple-Deckers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Borden-Winslow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Fall River, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Bristol County
Bourne Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Mill in Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Copicut Woods
Park · 3.7 mi
Nature reserve in Fall River, Massachusetts
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Oriental Pearl
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
576 State Road
Su, We-Fr 11:30-00:00; Mo-Tu 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:30-01:00
Sam’s Bakery
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lebanese · 1.9 mi
256 Flint Street
Tu-We, Fr-Su 05:00-14:00; Th 07:30-13:00
History
The village of North Westport, is the oldest village out of seven villages located in the town of Westport, Massachusetts. The village of North Westport and Westport Factory were the headquarters of the Westport Manufacturing Company which was established in 1854 on the banks of the east branch of the Westport River. The village had many schools, churches, offices, and stores, which provided many jobs for residents in the area at that time. The electric trolley services, which was built in 1894, connected the cities of Fall River and New Bedford as well as making stops at the factory and nearby Lincoln Park which was an amusement park that provided entertainment for people, especially in the summer months. The village went into decline during the mid to late 20th century, as the Westport Manufacturing Company went bankrupt and with the closing of Lincoln Park in 1987. Today, the village has become a quiet neighborhood and is still home to many small businesses and stores along U.S. Route 6.
From the History section of North Westport, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Jesus Marie Convent
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Santo Christo Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
St. Mary's Cathedral and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Patrick's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
School · 3.6 mi
525 Slade Street, Fall River
Diman Regional Vocational Technical High
School · 2.1 mi
251 Stonehaven Rd, Fall River
Healthcare1
Map of North Westport
166 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 4.0 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 3.8 in | 11.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 5.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.9 in | 7.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tiverton (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bristol County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Fall River 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Somerset 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Ocean Grove 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- New Bedford 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Bliss Corner 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Acushnet Center 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Newport East 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- East Providence 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Warwick 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Taunton 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- US Route 6 eastbound, North Westport MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coughlin School FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Davol School FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Earle House FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- FallRiver21June07SuperiorCourthouse, Infrogmation, New Orleans, CC BY 2.5
- JMA Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 610 Cherry St FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Union Mill No 2, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), CC0
- 244 Grove FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- St Joseph Church Fall River, Marcbela, Public domain
- Oak Grove Cem FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Church Ascension Fall river, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Squire William B Canedy House, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- William Lindsey House, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Sagamore 2, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Sacred Heart School FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Ruggles Park FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Crescent Mill FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Greany Building, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Pine Street School FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Cornell Mill FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- First Baptist Church Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Al Mac's Diner-Restaurant Fall River MA 2012, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lafayette Durfee House FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Q Club FR, Marcbela, Public domain
- Mace Smith House FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Massasoit Firehouse FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Belmont Club-John Young House Fall River MA 2013, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pilgrim Mill FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- First Church of Hixville, Hixville MA, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Albion Street Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Narragansett Mills Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 506 North Main FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Hathaway House FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- 1281 New Boston FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Rock Street Historic Area, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Central cong Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Truesdale Hosp FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Bank Street Fall River, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- Pocasset Fire House FR, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
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