Fairfield, County seat in Jefferson County, Iowa
Description
Fairfield is the county seat of Jefferson County in southeastern Iowa, featuring a mix of residential neighborhoods and business areas. The town includes both developed urban zones and surrounding farmland within its boundaries.
History
Fairfield was established in 1875 as the county seat and has served as an administrative center for the region since then. The town grew as part of broader settlement and development across the American Midwest during that era.
Culture
The city is known for drawing people interested in meditation and holistic living, shaping how residents gather and spend time together. This focus influences the kinds of events, shops, and meeting spaces you encounter throughout the town.
Practical
The downtown area has shops, government offices, and medical facilities clustered together for easy access. Most essential services are located within walking distance in the central business district.
Did you know?
The town has become known as an unexpected hub for people seeking alternative ways of thinking and eastern philosophies. This presence has gradually shaped how the place looks and feels in ways many visitors find surprising.
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Golden Domes
1.8 km
James A. Beck House
654 m
Blum Stadium
1.6 km
Former US Post Office Building
290 m
R. Bruce and May W. Louden House
374 m
US Senator James F. Wilson House
881 m
Jefferson County Courthouse
343 m
Henn Mansion
1.1 km
R.R. and Antoinette Louden House
1.2 km
McElhinny House
395 m
Fairfield Public Library
300 m
Louden Whirl-Around
1.5 km
Louden Monorail System in the Auto Repair Shop
310 m
James F. Clarke House
514 m
W.C. Ball House
1.5 km
R. B. and Lizzie L. Louden House
181 m
Old Settlers' Association Park and Rhodham Bonnifield House
1.5 km
Wells-Stubbs House
872 m
William and Mary Jane Louden House
340 m
Architecture of Henry K. Holsman Historic Campus District
992 m
O.F. and Lulu E. Fryer House
969 m
Burnett-Montgomery House
711 mEvergreen Ridge Stock Farm Historic District
2.5 km
Gobble and Heer–Spurgeons Building
264 m
George A. Wells House
405 m
Chautauqua Park
1.7 kmHeritage Park
1.2 kmWalton Lake
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