Rockport, Maritime town in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Located on Massachusetts's North Shore, Rockport extends across coastal cliffs and features multiple beaches along the Atlantic Ocean's granite-studded shoreline.
Founded in 1623, Rockport developed from a fishing settlement into a major granite quarrying center that supplied stone across the United States.
Over thirty art galleries and the Rockport Art Association showcase works from local artists, maintaining the town's legacy as an active art colony.
The town sits 40 miles north of Boston, with regular train connections and parking facilities near Bearskin Neck's shopping district.
Motif Number 1, a red fishing shack in the harbor, stands as a frequently painted subject among artists since the 1800s.
Location: Essex County
Inception: 1623
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Part of: North Shore
Website: http://town.rockport.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.65556,-70.62083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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Adventure
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