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Ridgefield, CT

Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Situated in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and on the New York state border, Ridgefield has a population of 7,655 as of the 2020 census. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. The town center, which was formerly a borough, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place. The town was settled and then quickly incorporated by 1709.

Ridgefield was first settled by English colonists from Norwalk and Milford in 1708 when a group of settlers purchased land from Chief Catoonah of the Ramapo tribe. The town was incorporated under a royal charter from the Connecticut General Assembly issued in 1709. Ridgefield was descriptively named. The most notable 18th-century event was the Battle of Ridgefield on April 27, 1777. This American Revolutionary War skirmish involved a small colonial militia force (state militia and some Continental Army soldiers), led by, among others, General David Wooster, who died in the engagement, and Benedict Arnold, whose horse was shot from under him. They faced a larger British force that had landed at Westport and was returning from a raid on the colonial supply depot in Danbury. The battle was a tactical victory for the British but a strategic one for the Colonials because the British would never again conduct inland operations in Connecticut, despite western Connecticut's strategic importance in securing the Hudson River Valley. Today, the dead from both sides are buried together in a small cemetery on Main Street on the right of the entrance to Casagmo condominiums: "...foes in arms, brothers in death...". The Keeler Tavern, a local inn and museum, features a British cannonball still lodged in the side of the building. There are many other landmarks from the Revolutionary War in the town, with most along Main Street.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles (91 km²), of which 34.4 square miles (89 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), or 1.52%, is water. The town is bordered by the towns of North Salem and Lewisboro in Westchester County, New York to the west, Danbury to the north, Wilton to the south, and Redding to the east.

The Metro-North Railroad's Branchville station is in the Branchville corner of town. The census-designated place (CDP) corresponding to the town center covers a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km²), of which 0.16% is water. Other locales within the town include Titicus on Route 116 just north of the village; Ridgebury in the northern section of town; Scotland, which is south of Ridgebury; Farmingville, located northeast and east of the town center; Limestone, located northeast of the town center; Flat Rock, located south of the town center; and Florida, located just north of Branchville.

Ridgefield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities catering to the well-being of its residents. Danbury Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Orangetheory Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Bend Yoga and Wellness provides a tranquil environment for yoga enthusiasts to improve their flexibility and mental peace. For those seeking a therapeutic experience, A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa offers organic spa treatments that rejuvenate the body and mind. Results Fitness Ridgefield offers comprehensive fitness programs and state-of-the-art equipment for a full-body workout. Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness provides various wellness programs to enhance overall health. For community-oriented activities, the Ridgefield Recreation Center offers health and wellness classes for all ages.

Top sites in Ridgefield, CT are Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, and Seth Low Pierrepont State Park.

Population: 7,103 (2023). ZIP code: 06877. Area codes: 203, 475. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Area: 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km²).

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Is Ridgefield, CT a good place to live?

Ridgefield is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Ridgefield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Ridgefield tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Ridgefield are highly rated.

Is Ridgefield, CT expensive to live in?

Ridgefield, Connecticut's cost of living is 42% higher than the national average. Ridgefield's housing expenses are 103% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 33% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 13% higher than the national average. Ridgefield has grocery prices that are 7% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Ridgefield is 8% higher than the national average.

What is Ridgefield, CT famous for?

Founded in 1708 by colonists from Norwalk and Milford, and then incorporated a year later, the town was mainly a farming community until wealthy New Yorkers discovered it and built summer cottages within its borders. A battle site during the Revolutionary War, a British cannonball can still be seen in a corner post of Keeler's Tavern. Today, Ridgefield is home to Weir Farm National Historic Site, which straddles the Ridgefield-Wilton border. It is the only National Park in Connecticut.

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Town of Ridgefield

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Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park

Danbury Hospital

Orangetheory Fitness

Bend Yoga and Wellness

A Touch of Bliss Organic Spa

Results Fitness Ridgefield

Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness 

Ridgefield Recreation Center

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