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Cities/towns: |
Bethel (town) Bridgeport (city) Brookfield (town) Danbury (city) Darien (town) Easton (town) Fairfield (town) Greenwich (town) Monroe (town) New Canaan (town) New Fairfield (town) Newtown (town) Norwalk (city) Redding (town) Ridgefield (town) Shelton (city) Sherman (town) Stamford (city) Stratford (town) Trumbull (town) Weston (town) Westport (Town) Wilton (town) |
Founded: |
1666 |
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Nearby Counties: |
Litchfield New Haven |
Named for: |
The large amounts of wetlands on the coast and inlands. |
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Area Code: |
203 and 860 (town of Sherman only) |
Largest City: |
Bridgeport |
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Population: |
882,567 |
Area: |
837 sq mi |
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Fairfield County Map: |
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Location Map: |
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Significant Landmarks and Historical locations:
- Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary - 314 Unquowa Road (added July 23, 1982)
- Bronson Windmill - 3015 Bronson Road (added 1971)
- David Ogden House - 1520 Bronson Road (added September 17, 1979)
- Fairfield Historic District - Old Post Road from Post Road to Turney Road (added April 24, 1971)
- Fairfield Railroad Stations - Carter Henry Drive (added August 28, 1989)
- Greenfield Hill Historic District - Roughly bounded by Meeting House Lane, Hillside Road, Verna Hill Road and Bronson Road (added April 11, 1971)
- John Osborne House - 909 King's Highway West (added March 12, 1987)
- Jonathan Sturges House - 449 Mill Plain Road (added December 23, 1984)
- Pine Creek Park Bridge - North of Old Dam Road, over Pine Circle (added May 8, 1992)
- Southport Historic District - Roughly bounded by Southport Harbor, railroad tracks, Old South Road, and Rose Hill Road (added April 24, 1971)
- Southport Railroad Stations - 96 Station St. and 100 Center St. (added August 28, 1989)
Fairfield Historic District
There is an old town center in Fairfield near the Old Post Road by U.S. 1 and Turney road. It was declared a historic district in 1971. The historic district contains the town hally, old houses from the 1700s, the public library, courthouse, and county jail.More interesting places:
Connecticut Audobon Society Center at Fairfield -around 6 miles of nature trails along a boardwalk in the 160 acre wildlife santuary.Fairfield Museum and History Center displays local history, art and decorative arts, and a library on local history.
Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart University - holds five exhibitions per year
The latest FairfieldConnecticut News:
First County Bank Foundation and bank employees donate $44474 to United Way Norwalk Plus Magazine The bank has been providing financial support for United Way agencies in lower Fairfield County for more than 30 years. “United Way's activities are helping ... |
- First County Bank Foundation and bank employees donate $44474 to United Way - Norwalk Plus MagazineFirst County Bank Foundation and bank employees donate $44474 to United Way
Norwalk Plus Magazine
The bank has been providing financial support for United Way agencies in lower Fairfield County for more than 30 years. “United Way's activities are helping ...and more » - GE to take on bulk of Navistar finance operations - ReutersGE to take on bulk of Navistar finance operations
Reuters
Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE has been reducing its consumer finance and commercial real estate investments, for instance. But it considers equipment ...and more » - CT Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Quarterly Fairfield ... - BigNews.biz (press release)
TopNews United StatesCT Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Quarterly Fairfield ...
BigNews.biz (press release)
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CTREIA, in association with the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association, or FCREIA, ...
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Quarterly Fairfield ...RealEstateRama all 24 news articles » - State jobless rate climbs despite small employment gain - istockAnalyst.com (press release)State jobless rate climbs despite small employment gain
istockAnalyst.com (press release)
10--January ushered in a Pyrrhic victory for the state on the jobs front as Connecticut added 2300 positions but also learned it now has shed 101100 jobs ...and more » - State Pitches New $352 Million UConn Health Center Plan As 'Partnership' - Hartford Courant
WTICState Pitches New $352 Million UConn Health Center Plan As 'Partnership'
Hartford Courant
Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, said it would be unwise to make the plan contingent on federal money. "If you look at our lack of success ...
$352 million UConn Health Center plan counts on the clout of two lame ducksThe Ct Mirror
Marshman: A first in 40 years. But will this election change Hartford?Darien Times all 37 news articles » - Redding slips to 4th place in Connecticut Magazine's best small towns rankings - Redding PilotRedding slips to 4th place in Connecticut Magazine's best small towns rankings
Redding Pilot
Easton and Redding are the only two towns in Fairfield County in this category. The magazine determines its ratings by comparing the quality of the public ... - Regional Spotlight: Connecticut Home Sales, Prices Increase in January 2010 - RisMedia.com (press release)Regional Spotlight: Connecticut Home Sales, Prices Increase in January 2010
RisMedia.com (press release)
Fairfield County led the state with significant gains in sales volume and prices. The county's home sales surged almost 60% in January to 352 from 222 a ... - Events in Connecticut - New York TimesEvents in Connecticut
New York Times
FAIRFIELD Fairfield Public Library “Linear Energy,” paintings by Derek Leka and Mary Jo McGonagle. Through March 21. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 am to 9 pm ...and more » - Holi festival in Fairfield - Danbury News TimesHoli festival in Fairfield
Danbury News Times
The festival, presented by the Hundu Clutural Center of Connecticut, celebrates the coming of spring. As spring warms the landscape, the young and the young ... - State argues ban on assisted suicide is a matter for legislature, not courts - TheDay.comState argues ban on assisted suicide is a matter for legislature, not courts
TheDay.com
The state is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit, brought by Gary Blick and Ronald Levine, two Fairfield County doctors who are challenging the definition - or ...
Connecticut Court Holds Hearing on Lawsuit to Overturn Assisted Suicide BanLifeNews.com
Early Arguments In Connecticut Doctor Assisted Suicide CaseWTIC all 6 news articles »
Media and Newspapers:
Fairfield County Business JournalConnecticut Post
Greenwich Time
News 12 Connecticut
Colleges/Universities:
Housatonic Community College in BridgeportUniversity of Bridgeport in Bridgeport
University of Connecticut Stamford campus
Fairfield University in Fairfield
Norwalk Community College
St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport
Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
Western Connecticut State University
Fun Facts:
The state's largest city Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County.
This county also borders New York.