History of New Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

1740 - Incorporated in 1740, New Fairfield’s early residents farmed and maintained small enterprises.

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1819 - New Fairfield
New-Fairfield is an inconsiderable town, situated in the northwest section of the county, 64 miles distant from Hartford, and is bounded on the north by Sherman, on the east by New-Milford, in Litchfield county, and Brookfield, on the south by Danbury and Ridgefield, and on the west by the State of New-York. Its average length is 5 miles, and its average breadth 4 and a half miles, comprising 22 and a half square miles...

A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... : with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State
Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles
Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819

1839 - New Fairfield
New Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield county. This is a small township, rough and hilly, with a hard and gravelly soil. It lies 64 miles S.W. from Hartford and 7 N. from Danbury. Incorporated in 1740. Population, 1830, 940.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - New Fairfield
New Fairfield, a post-township in Fairfield co., Connecticut, 64 miles S. W. from Hartford. Population, 927.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - New Fairfield
New Fairfield, a post-office of Fairfield co, Conn., in New Fairfield township, 6 miles N.N.W. of Danbury. It has 2 churches and a churn-factory, Pop. of township, 870.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
New Fairfield, a post-village of Fairfield co., Conn., in New Fairfield township (town), 6 miles NNW. of Danbury. Pop. of the town in 1900, 584.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around New Fairfield:
1. Candlewood Lake:

Spend a day at Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. Enjoy boating, fishing, or simply relax by the water. There are several public access points and parks around the lake.

2. Squantz Pond State Park:

Explore Squantz Pond State Park, a beautiful spot for hiking, picnicking, and swimming. The park offers scenic trails and a peaceful lake setting.

3. Ball Pond:

Visit Ball Pond for a serene escape. It's a smaller lake compared to Candlewood, but it's a lovely spot for kayaking, paddleboarding, and birdwatching.

4. New Fairfield Free Public Library:

If you're a book lover, check out the New Fairfield Free Public Library. It's a cozy place to read, and they often have community events and book clubs.

5. The Hub:

Grab a cup of coffee or a bite to eat at The Hub. It's a local favorite, offering a relaxed atmosphere and delicious treats.

6. Richter Park Golf Course:

Golf enthusiasts can tee off at Richter Park Golf Course, which ... Read MORE...