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WELCOME TO RIDGEFIELD
"The little town that time forgot," is an appropriate description of Ridgefield, a town that still closely
attempts to hold onto its colonial heritage. Ridgefield was established in 1709, encompassing
Branchville, Titicus, & Ridgebury.
As late as the 1960s it felt as though you were taking a step back in time when you entered Ridgefield.
Turning left onto the historic Main Street, at the historic horse trough, traveling among the large elm
and oak trees, it was apparent as you drove past the Colonial houses that this was not just another
community. You had entered a town that was still unique, in spite of its proximity to the hustle and
bustle of New York City. The town population of 22,000 stabilized in 1972.
Ridgefield is the site of the Revolutionary War 1777 "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. There are still monuments and markers to the events or incidents that transpired in that
1777 battle. They remind us that Ridgefield has a heritage that must be preserved. The Revolutionary
Road historical project is currently being developed. When it is completed it will aid all of us in helping
to uncover the treasures of Ridgefield, its history, and its patriots. Ridgefield is one of Connecticut's
finest treasures. The town is the perfect blend of New England small town charm, combined with
Americana's modern day tastes.
Now almost 30 years later, there has been a transformation in the town. While it still retains much of
the charm of yesteryear, the landmark building are sandwiched between the "modern" day
improvements that must necessarily become a part of any modern, growing community.
Some folks say, "To live there is to love it…" It is true. Those who live in Ridgefield love it and there is a
community commitment to keeping it at the top. Town officials and residents alike, strive toward
creating the perfect balance of yesterday's charm with today's enrichment.
INCORPORATED 1709
POPULATION 24,638
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6 Elementary
2 Middle
1 High
MEDIAN INCOME $111,083
AVERAGE COMMUTE 32.43 minutes
MILL RATE 26.01
SIZE 35 square miles
ZIP CODE 06877
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
"The little town that time forgot," is an appropriate description of Ridgefield, a town that still closely
attempts to hold onto its colonial heritage. Ridgefield was established in 1709, encompassing
Branchville, Titicus, & Ridgebury.
As late as the 1960s it felt as though you were taking a step back in time when you entered Ridgefield.
Turning left onto the historic Main Street, at the historic horse trough, traveling among the large elm
and oak trees, it was apparent as you drove past the Colonial houses that this was not just another
community. You had entered a town that was still unique, in spite of its proximity to the hustle and
bustle of New York City. The town population of 22,000 stabilized in 1972.
Ridgefield is the site of the Revolutionary War 1777 "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. There are still monuments and markers to the events or incidents that transpired in that
1777 battle. They remind us that Ridgefield has a heritage that must be preserved. The Revolutionary
Road historical project is currently being developed. When it is completed it will aid all of us in helping
to uncover the treasures of Ridgefield, its history, and its patriots. Ridgefield is one of Connecticut's
finest treasures. The town is the perfect blend of New England small town charm, combined with
Americana's modern day tastes.
Now almost 30 years later, there has been a transformation in the town. While it still retains much of
the charm of yesteryear, the landmark building are sandwiched between the "modern" day
improvements that must necessarily become a part of any modern, growing community.
Some folks say, "To live there is to love it…" It is true. Those who live in Ridgefield love it and there is a
community commitment to keeping it at the top. Town officials and residents alike, strive toward
creating the perfect balance of yesterday's charm with today's enrichment.
INCORPORATED 1709
POPULATION 24,638
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 6 Elementary
2 Middle
1 High
MEDIAN INCOME $111,083
AVERAGE COMMUTE 32.43 minutes
MILL RATE 26.01
SIZE 35 square miles
ZIP CODE 06877
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
