Mattapoisett Places

Mattapoisett, MA, is a seaside community located directly to the east of Fairhaven on Route 6. It was incorporated as a town on May 20, 1857, but prior to that it was a village within the Town of Rochester. After 1800, the town grew to be a renowned ship building community, supplying vessels of varying size and tonnage to the shipping and whaling industries.  The last vessel to be built in Mattapoisett was the bark Wanderer, launched in 1878. Following the decline of the whaling industry and the age of sail, the town became a “summering place” for residents of New Bedford and Boston.

You can visit Mattapoisett’s official town website here: http://www.mattapoisett.net/.

Places to visit in Mattapoisett, MA
Below are some of the public attractions located in Mattapoisett. Click on the photos to read more.

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Mattapoisett Museum

Mattapoisett Museum 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett...
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Ned’s Point Lighthouse

photo courtesy of Jessica DeCicco-Carey Ned’s...
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Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

Nasketucket Bay State Reservation 94 Brandt...
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Shipyard Park

Shipyard Park Water Street, Mattapoisett Daylight...
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Mattapoisett Rail Trail

Mattapoisett Rail Trail Mattapoisett Center to...
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Dunseith Gardens

Dunseith Gardens 38 North Street at...
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Munn Preserve

Munn Preserve 189 Mattapoisett Neck Road,...
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Dexter Mill-Tub Mill

Dexter Mill/Tub Mill Property Fairhaven Road,...
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Mattapoisett Congregational Church

  Mattapoisett Congregational Church 27 Church...
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St. Anthony’s Church

  St. Anthony’s Church 22 Barstow...
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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

    St. Philips Episcoplal Church...
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