Bridgeport, Washington Bridgeport, Washington Bridgeport is a city in Douglas County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wenatchee−East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bridgeport's population was 2,509 at the 2016 census. Bridgeport is located near the Chief Joseph Dam. The area that is now Bridgeport was settled in the late 19th century and originally named Westfield. Some of the earliest settlers in the area were Chinese miners extracting gold from the banks of the Columbia River. Developers purchased the town in 1892 and renamed it Bridgeport after where they had come from, Bridgeport, Connecticut. The city of Bridgeport was officially incorporated
Bridgeport, Texas of town on the West Fork of the Trinity River, creating Lake Bridgeport. The lake was a local center for recreation and remains so today. During the latter half of the 20th century, Bridgeport's oil, gas, and limestone industries continued to flourish and the town became the second largest town in Wise County. These industries continue to be the local economic leaders. Bridgeport is served by the Bridgeport Independent School District. Bridgeport is served by the Bridgeport Municipal Airport. Lake Bridgeport is located west of the city and offers recreational boating and watersports, as well as freshwater fishing. The City