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History

Acushnet was first settled in 1659. It has been included as a part of three separate towns throughout its history. It was formerly the northeastern section of the town of Dartmouth, which included the towns of Westport, New Bedford, and Fairhaven. In 1787, New Bedford separated from Dartmouth, and included the lands of Fairhaven and Acushnet. In 1812, Fairhaven was incorporated as a separate town, again including the lands of Acushnet. Finally, the town was officially incorporated in 1860. The name “Acushnet,” which is also the name of the river the town lies on, comes from the Wampanoag “Cushnea,” meaning “peaceful resting place near water,” originally designating the fact that the tribe which sold the land to the Puritans inhabited the lands leading up to the river.

In 1910, the Acushnet Process Company (now the Acushnet Company), was founded in the town, and continues to be one of Southeastern Massachusetts’s most enduring industries. The Acushnet Company owns the Titleist brand name, under which golf balls, golf clubs, and other golf paraphernalia are marketed.  Acushnet is a quiet friendly community with a population of 10,607 people, with many miles of winding, country roads. Residents take great pride in the town’s schools, openness, and feeling of family. Each Fall, during the well-known Apple/Peach Festival, Acushnet’s growers, artisans, and Historical Society welcome visitors from far and wide.

Chamber of Commerces surrounding Achusnet

New Bedford Chamber of Commerce
794 Purchase Street, New Bedford
(508) 999-5231 or visit www.newbedfordchamber.com

Fall River Chamber of Commerce
200 Pocasset Street, Fall River 
(508) 676-8226 or visit www.fallriverchamber.com

Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce
40 N Main St # D, Middleboro 
(508) 947-1499 or visit www.cranberrychamber.org

Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
12 Taunton Grn # 201, Taunton
(508) 824-4068 or visit www.tauntonareachamber.org

Town of Acushnet
122 Main Street
Acushnet, MA 02743
Phone:  508.998.0200    
Fax:  508.998.0203    
E-Mail:  LLeonard@acushnettown.mec.edu

www.acushnet.ma.us/

Standard Times/Acushnet
www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=TOWN01/