Fairfield, Coastal town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
Fairfield extends along five miles of Long Island Sound shoreline, featuring residential neighborhoods, beaches, marinas, and parks across 31 square miles.
Roger Ludlow established the settlement in 1639, which became a significant location in the Connecticut Colony until British forces burned numerous homes in 1779.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University presents theater performances, music concerts, and educational programs throughout the year.
The town maintains multiple public beaches, hiking trails at Lake Mohegan, and marina facilities, with regular maintenance services coordinated through the Parks Department.
The Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary in Fairfield holds the designation as the first private songbird sanctuary in the United States.
Location: Fairfield County
Location: Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Inception: 1639
Founders: Roger Ludlow
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: https://www.fairfieldct.org/
Shares border with: Easton
Website: https://fairfieldct.org
GPS coordinates: 41.17583,-73.27194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50
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