Dartmouth was settled in the 1650s and incorporated in 1664. The Quakers had influence here and built a handful of meeting houses, including the Apponagansett Friends Meeting House, which still stands today. Many Dartmouth homes and buildings are from the turn of the last century.

Dartmouth was always well known for its gorgeous landscape, particularly famed Padanaram. A seaside nook, Padanaram is a hidden summertime gem for those in the know. Elegant homes are perched on the Atlantic. The scenery is reminiscent of Nantucket with cozy cafes and small shops set back on narrow streets. Visitors and residents fish off the small bridges while colorful sailboats dot the harbor. Dartmouth has several beaches, and they include private and public.

But just as Dartmouth residents have ample opportunity to stretch their sea legs in town, so can they enjoy scenic drives through the country. Much of Dartmouth, particularly the section bordering Westport, is open and wooded. Dartmouth once relied on agriculture and its rich fields to sustain the town.

Today, the Dartmouth business landscape has changed dramatically. The town has experienced a commercial growth spurt and lacks little in amenities. Recent additions to Dartmouth's array of shopping choices include Kohl's, the Christmas Tree Shop and Lowe's, and more is slated. The Target Corp. has bought a 31-acre site on State Road for its new retail center.

Families would be pressed to find a better array of educational institutions. Friends Academy is a private school, educating students from pre-school to 8th grade, and Bishop Stang High School is a private religious institution. Dartmouth is well known for its excellent public school system, and renovations and expansions in recent years have updated the look and size of the schools. UMass Dartmouth offers both day and evening classes and continues to grow in recognition and popularity; ground was recently broken for a 200,000-square-foot, $9-million research facility on the Dartmouth campus. Rounding out the educational opportunities is the Southern New England School of Law, a not-for-profit, independent law school.

Dartmouth remains a family-friendly town with active residents.

For more information about
Dartmouth Preserve contact:
Zac Souza
Sales Manager
Cell:(508) 951-6865
Bus: 508-995-8240 Ext. 26
Email: zsouza@longbuilthomes.com


OPEN HOUSE:
At Whaler's Woods of New Bedford
(click for directions).
Sat. 11 am - 4 pm and Sun. 12 - 4 pm

Directions to Dartmouth Preserve:
Off Old Westport Rd near UMass.

Request brochure!

Town of Dartmouth General Information: Total valuation: $4.7 million; Residential, 85.5%; commercial, 10.3%; industrial, 1.6%; personal, 2.6% Residential, 74.88% Commercial, 20.84% Industrial, 1,79% Personal, 2.48% FY2005 Tax rate: $7.45 2004 population: 31,532 Area: 61.82 square miles Miles of public road: 218.14 Link to more information about Dartmouth>>>