Compo–Owenoke Historic District

The Compo-Owenoke Historic District is a coastal area in Westport that covers about 150 acres along Long Island Sound. More than 200 houses from different periods stand here, along with a marina and recreational spaces.

The area was originally farmland until development began in 1909 when a real estate developer purchased the land. The transformation from agricultural use to a summer community accelerated over the following decades.

The houses show the building styles that coastal New England communities preferred in the early 1900s. The mixture of Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Craftsman designs reflects how wealthy residents wanted their summer homes to look.

The district sits south of Compo Road South and stretches toward the water. You can explore it best on foot by walking through the residential streets and along the shoreline.

Part of Owenoke Point was originally an island that was connected to the mainland through landfill in the 1930s. This landfill project significantly reshaped the shoreline and created new buildable land.

Location: Westport

Location: Fairfield County

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

GPS coordinates: 41.10611,-73.35500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22