Fairfield County, CT

Headnote
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, situated at the southwest corner of Connecticut, with Long lsland sound on the south. Area, 630 square miles. Face of the country diversified with hills and valleys; soil well cultivated and productive. Seats of justice, Fairfield and Danbury. Pop. in 1810, 40,950; in 1820, 42,739; in 1830, 46,950; in 1840, 49,917; in 1850, 59,775. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Bethel, CT City or Town
    Bridgeport, CT City or Town
    Greenwich, CT City or Town
    Norwalk, CT City or Town
    Ridgefield, CT City or Town
    Westport, CT City or Town
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