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A post town in the early days, Ridgefield, settled in 1708, has preserved its Keeler Tavern, which was a stagecoach stop on the old New York-Boston run. In 1777, the town was a site of a major Revolutionary War battle – the "Battle of Ridgefield." American Generals Wooster and Arnold attempted to hold off the British in the only land battle on Connecticut soil during the Revolution.
Modern Ridgefield, though chiefly residential, has some light industry along with corporate headquarters and research and development companies. A growing town located 10 miles southwest of Danbury, Ridgefield is home to many commuters drawn by its access to other Fairfield County cities and New York.
The town has much to offer, starting with its lovely wooded, hilly terrain extending to its 1,500 acres of parks and wildlife preserves encompassing ponds, streams, and Lake Windwing. Ridgefield is also home of Weir Farm, named for J. Alden Weir – it is one of only two national parks focusing on American Art. Many shops and restaurants line the busy downtown streets, but Ridgefield's small-town flavor remains predominant.
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For Ridgefield’s school profile, please click here.
For Ridgefield’s official town website, please click here.
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