Gooseberry Island (or Gooseberry Neck) is a small, historical island off the coast of Westport in

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, United States. The island is a part of Westport, and is the town's most southern point.

Demographics

Gooseberry Island was uninhabited as of the 2010 census. The island used to have many residents, especially during the summer months, until Hurricane Carol destroyed most homes on the island in 1954.

Geography

Gooseberry Island is the Town of Westport's most southern point and is located off the shores of Westport, between Horseneck Beach and East Beach. A road causeway connects the main part of Westport with Gooseberry Island. The island is only 0.17 miles (0.27 km) from the mainland of Westport. The island is also only 6.56 miles (10.55 km) northwest of Cuttyhunk Island in the Elizabeth Islands chain. {{Islands and Peninsulas of Massachusetts Coastal islands of Massachusetts Westport, Massachusetts Islands of Bristol County, Massachusetts