History of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Publishers of newspapers seldom meet with such conscientious subscribers as one Mrs. Butts, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Although seventy-five years old, she is reported to have recently walked from her home to New Bedford - a distance of fourteen miles - for the sole purpose of paying her subscription to a newspaper of that town.

Dartmouth is a large farming, fishing and manufacturing town in the southern part of Bristol County, bordering on the other section of Buzzard's Bay [sic]. It is bounded on the north by Fall River and Freetown, on the east by New Bedford, on the west by Westport, and south by Buzzard's Bay. The shore line is quite irregular, being broken by Apponaganset Bay, Pamanset River Bay, and others, and projecting far into the sea at Mishaum and Barney's Joy points. The assessed area is 34,848 acres.

The Old Colony Railroad station at New Bedford is near and just opposite the middle of the town, and the Fall River and New Bedford Branch has stations at Hicksville and North Dartmouth. The villages are on Apponaganset Bay at the southeast, on the Pamanset River near the eastern line, in the north part of the town on the main branch of the Westport River, and at Westport Mills, on the same river, where it leaves the town on the western side. The villages by their latest names are Apponegansett, ...

Dart'mouth, a post township of Bristol co, Mass., about 2 miles W. of New Bedford, is bounded on the S.E. by Buzzard's Bay. It has several good harbors, and contains a village named South Dartmouth. Dartmouth Post Office is about 60 miles S. of Boston. The township is traversed by the railroad from Fall River to New Bedford. It has 12 churches. Pop, in 1880, 3430; in 1890, 3122.

Dartmouth. - This town was formed from so-called "common land" on June 8, 1664, and included the territory called Acushena, Ponagansett and Coakset. The bounds of the town were defined June 3, 1668. From this territory New Bedford was set off February 23, 1787, Westport July 2, 1787; New Bedford then included what are now Fairhaven and Acushnet. In February a small part of Dartmouth was annexed to Westport, and another tract was likewise set off March 4, 1805. On March 20, 1845, a tract was annexed to New Bedford, and another on May 3, 1888. Dartmouth is bounded on the north by Fall Reiver and Freetown, on the east by New Bedford and Buzzard's Bay, on the south by Buzzard's Bay, and on the west by Westport. It has four post-offices, viz., Dartmouth, North Darthmouth, South Dartmouth, and Nonquitt. There have been post-offices in the past at Aponagansett and Hicksville, but they were closed. The population of the town by the census of 1895 is 3,107; the number of legal voters in that...

Dartmouth, a post township (town) of Bristol co., Mass., 2 miles W. of New Bedford, is bounded on the SE. by Buzzards Bay. Pop. in 1900, 3669. The banking point is New Bedford.

(By Associated Press)
New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 11. - Seven persons were injured, two severely when a Union Street Railway bus operating between Providence and New Bedford, struck a sedan on the state road in Dartmouth yesterday. The bus knocked the sedan 10 feet off the road and then struck a telephone pole. The sedan was wrecked and the bus damaged about the front.

Severely injured were two women passengers in the sedan, Mrs. Eliza P. Hawes, 77, Dartmouth, and her daughter, Mrs. Cynthia Hawes Lamb, Los Angeles. The mother suffered several possible fractures, preliminary examination at a hospital disclosed, and the daughter has a possible fractured skull. All the injured, three women and four men, were taken to a hospital here.

Several physicians from this city and surrounding towns were rushed to the scene of the accident.

1. Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Reserves: Explore the stunning natural beauty of Dartmouth by visiting the DNRT Reserves. Places like Destruction Brook Woods and Slocum's River Reserve offer hiking trails, bird watching, and peaceful walks through the woods.

2. Round Hill Beach: This serene beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or enjoying a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. It's a great spot for a relaxing day by the ocean.

3. Apponagansett Park: This park is a fantastic place for picnics, family gatherings, or just relaxing in a peaceful setting. There's a playground for kids and a pond for kayaking and fishing.

4. Cornell Farm: If you're interested in agriculture and horticulture, Cornell Farm is a must-visit. They have beautiful gardens and offer educational programs and workshops.

5. Demarest Lloyd State Park: This coastal state park offers a beautiful beach, walking trails, and picnicking areas. It's a great place for swimming and taking in the coastal...