Fairhaven

The Town of Fairhaven is a suburban / fishing / resort community on Buzzard’s Bay. Until the middle of the 18th century, the town’s economy was agricultural. Beyond that point there is a shift toward maritime activities such as shipbuilding, whaling and foreign trade focusing on the town wharves.

The first naval battle of the American Revolution took place off Fairhaven’s shores in 1775. A fort was built for protection of the harbor but was destroyed. It was later rebuilt and named Fort Phoenix after the mythical bird raised from its own ashes.

Town benefactor Henry Huttleston Rogers bestowed several buildings in Fairhaven, including the Rogers School, Fairhaven High School, the Millicent Library, Town Hall and the Unitarian Church. The stretch of Route 6 boasts restaurants, shopping plazas commercial businesses and more.