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WELCOME TO LORDSHIP

Founded in 1639, Stratford is a community rich in history and abundant natural beauty. Situated on Long Island
Sound, and bounded to the east by the Housatonic River, Stratford has long viewed its waterfront as an
important natural resource. The Town's location on Long Island Sound affords residents and visitors alike with two
public bathing beaches, five marinas, several fishing piers and two public boat-launching facilities. Within an
hour's drive of New York City, Stratford is the easternmost town in Fairfield County-Connecticut's Gold Coast.
Major highways such as I-95, Route 8/25 and the Merritt Parkway bisect Stratford, and provide convenient access
to the entire Northeast corridor. The deep water harbor of neighboring Bridgeport provide excellent docking and
terminal facilities for either domestic or overseas shipping, in addition to ferry passenger service to Long Island. Rail
service provided by Metro North with connections to Amtrak further round out an excellent array of
transportation choices.

Stratford has a long association with the aviation industry. Stratford became the birthplace of the American
helicopter industry, when in 1939, a Russian immigrant, Igor Sikorsky, successfully flew the first helicopter at his
Stratford-based aircraft plant. More than a half-century later, Sikorsky Aircraft, the world's leading helicopter
manufacturer, still designs and produces state-of the art helicopters for both military and commercial
applications at its sprawling manufacturing facility on Stratford's north side. Drawn by a highly skilled and
productive work force, excellent access to transportation, and a large inventory of affordable housing, it's no
surprise that many businesses have chosen to call Stratford home.

The diversity of Stratford's natural resources is as rich as its cultural heritage, ranging from the 250 acre, town
owned Roosevelt Forest to the Great Meadows Salt Marsh, one of the largest salt marshes remaining in New
England and now a portion of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Stratford is host to a variety of
cultural attractions as well, including the Boothe Memorial Park, a Municipally owned park and museum
showcasing an assortment of architecturally unique structures and vast collection of Americana.

FOUNDED 1639

SIZE 18.7 Square Miles

POPULATION 49,389

MEDIAN AGE 41 years
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www.STRATFORD.CT.TOWNADVISOR.com

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