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The settlement began with the arrival of David Welch and his family in 1769, followed by the arrival of several United Empire Loyalist families in 1783.

Joshua Slocum , the first person to sail solo around the world, grew up in Westport, where his mother was born. A monument in his memory was built on the southern end of the village.