4 idgefieldispartofFairfieldCountyandissituatedinthefoothills of the Berkshire Mountains.  It is bordered by the towns of North Salem and Lewisboro in Westchester County, New York to the west and Danbury to the north, Wilton to the south and Redding, Connecticut to the east. Our 300-year-old community was first settled by English colonists in 1708, when they purchased land from the Ramapo tribe and was incorporated under a royal charter in 1709.  Our most notable 18th century event was during the American Revolutionary War when the “Battle of Ridgefield” ensued in April of 1777.  Our Main Street has many landmarks from the Revolutionary War. Ridgefield served as a major farming community for the better part of its three centuries and was home to several important families of the 19th century, such as the Rockwells and the Lounsburys. The Lounsburys served as governors of the state of Connecticut and The Ridgefield Veterans Memorial RIDGEFIELD LIVING OFFERS A Timeless QualitySteeped in History. Community Center on Main Street  is also called “The Lounsbury House” as it was built by Governor Phineas Chapman Lounsbury around 1896 and served as his primary residence.  The Lounsbury’s also had a farm which is still in operation today. The late 19th century brought rail access to Ridgefield from New York City and that has served to make Ridgefield a diverse bedroom community with easy access to big city amenities, while maintaining its very peaceful and traditional charm. Weareproudtocallpartofourtowncenter a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, representing mid-19th century, Late Victorian, and Colonial Revival architectural styles.  Some of our notable historic places include Keeler Tavern, Benedict House and Shop, Frederic Remington House, and the Phineas Chapman Lounsbury House, just to name a few. Our dedication to the areas of art, culture, entertainment and education hold deep roots, as well.  From the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, with its 75 professional musicians and international reputation, to the unique Ridgefield Playhouse, our year-round venue for