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THE STORY OF EASTON

The perfect small country town, Easton is home to acres of forest,

miles of weathered stonewalls, and some of the last working

farms in the region. Not incorporated until 1845 at its formal

separation from the towns of Fairfield, Westport and Weston, its
history begins much earlier, in the early 1700s as a farming com-

munity. Early businesses provided iron from a local foundry while

saw, cider and grist mills supplied building materials and suste-

nance for the population. The town bloomed; both spiritual and

social life were entwined in the Colonist’s existence and churches,

then schools, were founded during the 1700’s and 1800’s.

As Easton grew, its citizens flourished. Businesses expanded;

However, during the last 1800s, nearby Bridgeport was also grow-
ing, into a major metropolis, drawing workers out of Easton, off

the farms. The distance between work and home grew shorter

with the invention of the car and the paving of roads as Easton

developed into a “suburban” town, a still-rural, quieter place to

be restored, body and soul, after a hectic work-day in the Big City,

most likely New Haven, Hartford or New York.

Today, Easton’s unique character is reflected in the care its citi-

zens take to keep their town singularly Easton. Filled with families

of professionals seeking the culture and sophistication of Fairfield

County along with the charm of a still simple country life style.

Easton offers both; a rare combination of quintessential New En-

gland life and land just one hour from the edge of Manhattan.

Easton is a lovely rural community and lies just north of Fairfield

and to the east of Weston. The Merritt Parkway (Route 15) runs

along the southern border, and Routes 136 and 59 angle north
and east toward Monroe and Newtown.