History

A Brief History of Bridgeport

A quiet city with a friendly community, Bridgeport offers great views and plentiful outdoor activities.

Here’s a little bit about what got our town where it is today.

Bridgeport Timeline

1892

City founded

Originally settled in the late 19th century, developers purchased the town in 1892 and named it Bridgeport after where they had come from, Bridgeport, Connecticut.

1954

Officially Incorporated

The town was officially incorporated on March 21, 1910.

1950

Cheif Joseph Dam

The biggest economic boom for the city came from the building of the Foster Creek Dam, later renamed the Chief Joseph Dam.

2024

Bridgeport Now

Bridgeport today is a cozy town tucked up against the Columbia River and Rufus Woods Lake.