Westport, Connecticut

Westport is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 25,749.

Related Topics:
Fairfield County, Connecticut - 2000

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Westport borders Norwalk on the west, Weston to the north, Fairfield to the east and Long Island Sound to the south. Interstate 95 and US Route 1, as well as the Saugatuck River, run through Westport.

Related Topics:
Norwalk - Weston - Fairfield - Long Island Sound - Interstate 95 - US Route 1 - Saugatuck River

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Westport has two Metro North railroad stations, Westport and Green's Farms.

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Westport is a member of Westports of the World (WOW), along with Westports in Ireland, New Zealand, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Massachusetts, and Missouri.

Related Topics:
Westports of the World - Ireland - New Zealand - Nova Scotia - Ontario - Indiana - Wisconsin - New York - Massachusetts - Missouri

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Its High School, Staples High School, is one of the top-ranked public schools in the country. Aside from Staples, Westport is home to the private school Greens Farms Academy. The co-ed school is located in the 1920's Vanderbilt estate overlooking the Long Island Sound.

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Westport is widely recognized for its wealth: It is one of the most affluent towns in the United States.

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