Danbury, Manufacturing city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, US
Description
Danbury sits in the foothills of the Berkshire Hills along the Still River, serving as a major commercial center in southwestern Connecticut. The city spreads over hilly terrain, with the downtown area clustering around Main Street and White Street while residential neighborhoods fan out across surrounding hills and valleys.
History
British forces under Major General William Tryon burned and looted the town in April 1777 when it functioned as a military supply depot. This action triggered the Battle of Ridgefield, where American militias attempted to intercept the retreating British units.
Culture
Hatters Park and several city squares still show traces of the hat-making industry that once shaped life here. The downtown core reveals its industrial roots through old factory buildings, while newer neighborhoods take on a more suburban character.
Practical
The city offers information on municipal services and current events through the myDanbury app, which can be helpful for longer stays. The downtown area is walkable, while a car proves useful for trips to outer neighborhoods since distances between districts tend to be wider.
Did you know?
The hat manufacturing industry produced around five million hats per year by 1887, earning the city the nickname Hat City of the United States. Some factories later converted into residential and commercial spaces, so today lofts and shops stand where hats were once crafted.
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Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury
3.9 km
Hearthstone Castle
3.3 km
Main Street Historic District
1.7 km
Charles Ives House
3.2 km
Tarrywile
3 km
Danbury Museum and Historical Society
2.6 km
Meeker's Hardware
1.7 km
Wooster Mountain State Park
5.7 km
Kohanza Reservoir
3 km
John Rider House
2.6 km
Bennett's Pond State Park
8.3 kmPine Mountain Reserve
6 km
Ball and Roller Bearing Company
1.6 km
Greenwood Avenue Historic District
6 km
P. Robinson Fur Cutting Company
1.4 km
Joseph W. Pepin Memorial Building
2.5 km
Seth Seelye House
5.9 km
Rev. John Ely House
6.4 km
Williams House
6.3 km
Danbury Railway Museum
1.8 km
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Danbury Fair Mall
2.6 km
Octagon House
1.3 kmEureka Lake
5.4 kmBear Mountain Reservation
5.4 kmWest Lake Reservoir
3 kmStar Family Theatre
1.6 kmMain Street Historic District
1.8 kmBushy Hill Pond
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