Fairfield, CT
Music connected to Fairfield
About Fairfield
- • Meg Ryan, the famous actress, attended high school in Fairfield.
- • Sturm, Ruger & Co., a major firearms manufacturer, was founded in Fairfield.
- • Its strategic location on the Boston Post Road boosted early growth.
- • Fairfield once housed a vibrant hat-making industry in the 19th century.
- • The Great Swamp Fight of 1637 significantly impacted early settlement.
- • It was named for its open fields in 1639.
- • With 62,620 residents, it's larger than most other Connecticut towns.
- • At 23 feet, its modest elevation offers views of the Long Island Sound.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- • A feeling of privileged tranquility permeates the town's historic streets.
- • The New York Yankees are a popular team supported by Fairfield residents.
- • Fairfield Prep and Notre Dame-Fairfield have a fierce basketball rivalry.
Artists From Fairfield
Songs About Fairfield
Gravity
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Waiting on the World to Change
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Your Body Is a Wonderland
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