Cowesett

Cowesett is known as the "Wellesley by the Sea"[citation needed] for its similarity to the affluent Wellesely, Massachusetts, but near the coast.

The name Cowesett, which has had various spellings throughout history, may be derived from the Narragansett expression kówaw 'pine tree' + -es 'small' + -sett 'place', meaning 'Small Pine Place.

'[2] This place name may have designated by metonymy the earliest inhabitants of this area prior to contact with Europeans.

Cowesett is home to actor James Woods, former boxer Vinny Pazienza, and Olympic Gold Medalist Sara DeCosta.

It is the former home of current Major League pitcher Dan Wheeler of the Tampa Bay Rays.