Westernport, Maryland

About Westernport

Westernport is a small town in northwestern Maryland with an estimated population of 1,769.

Officially, Westernport is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,010 residents per square mile.

📰 Westernport News Today

• In Allegany County, flood recovery pushes forward a year later Maryland Matters · May 23
• Governor Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Allegany and Garrett Counties One Year after Historic Floods, Highlighting Infrastructure and Recover The Office of Governor Wes Moore (.gov) · May 22
• Westernport floods: A look back at May 13, 2025 WUSA9 · May 13
• Denied Federal Disaster Aid, a Town in Trump Country Feels Forgotten nytimes.com · Dec 10
• A year ago, Western Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost. CNS Maryland · Jun 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Westernport Unique

• The only place in America named Westernport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Westernport

• Fox's Pizza Den — pizza
• Port West Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Westernport Heritage Society Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westernport

• Creekside Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Westernport

• Westernport Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Westernport

🏘️ Nearby Communities