Gooseberry Island (Massachusetts)

Gooseberry Island (or Gooseberry Neck) is a small, historical island off the coast of Westport in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The island is a part of Westport, and is the town's most southern point.

Gooseberry Island
Island
Location in Bristol County in Massachusetts
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol
Settled1670
Incorporated1787
Population
 (2010)
  Total0
  Density0/sq mi (0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
02790
Area code(s)508 / 774
FIPS code25-77570
GNIS feature ID0618287
Websitehttp://www.westport-ma.com

Demographics

Gooseberry Island was uninhabited as of the 2010 census. The island used to have many residents, especially during the summer months, until Hurricane Carol destroyed most homes on the island in 1954.

Geography

The small island of 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. The island is also only 6.56 miles (10.55 km) northwest of Cuttyhunk Island in the Elizabeth Islands chain.

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