A little bit of Westport's chronological history. If there is something in error, or something you think we should include, please e-mail us with the date and description. Thank you.

1810 - 1820   First Settlers arrive in the area. 1828   Sheldon Stoddard builds first mill on Sand Lake. 1830   David Sinclair builds first retail store. 1830   village given name Manhards Mills 1832   Rideau Canal opens connecting Westport to Kingston in the south and Ottawa and Montreal in the north. 1841   Aaron Chambers & Lewis Camron re-name the village WESTPORT. 1845   Westport Post Office opens. 1853   Westport's Town Hall is constructed. 1864   first department store opens 1864   docks on Rideau Lake errected for Steam Boats to stop. 1888   Westport population 700 1904   Westport gains separate status from North Crosby Township. 1952   last train stops in Westport today   population remains around 700

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