History

By 1914, Westport was busy, though a small center for fishing, shellfish harvesting, seafood processing, and tourism. Among the earliest structures built at Westport, the Westport Lighthouse, dedicated on April 14, 1898, still stands as a majestic beacon for weary mariners anxious to return home from the sea. The City of Westport was incorporated on June 26, 1914.
Today, Westport with a population of 2,110 still relies on fishing, shellfish harvesting, seafood processing, and tourism for much of its livelihood. More recently, boat building has also become an important part of Westport's economic base.