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Darien (/ ˌ d ɛər i ˈ æ n / DAIR-ee-AN) is a coastal town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. With a population of 21,499 and a land area of just under 13 square miles (34 km 2), it is the smallest town on Connecticut's Gold Coast. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. It has a high rate of marriage, and ...
Latest News. Stay up to date. Planning & Zoning Public Hearings June 11, 2024. Read on... Dog Licensing to begin June 1st. Read on... Scheduling Spring Bulk PickUp. The Darien Department of Public Works will continue the by appointment bulk pickup program again this spring.
- Pear Tree Point Beach. Where the Goodwives River enters Long Island Sound is one of Fairfield County’s best beaches. Something I love about Pear Tree Point Beach in summer is its wooden chairs that can be used for free, but the pale sand is also comfy.
- Darien Historical Society. At a pretty spot on Old Kings Highway, the Darien Historical Society maintains a number of historic structures on one campus.
- The Corbin District. Since the late 2010s Darien has taken steps to reimagine its downtown as an upscale walkable hub for shopping and dining, with office and residential space in the mix.
- Darien Library. Among the busiest libraries in Connecticut, Darien Library is visited by 1,300 people on a typical day. This facility is commended as a Library Journal ‘Five Star Library’.
The history of Darien, Connecticut, has been shaped by its location on the shore of Long Island Sound along the main route from Boston to New York City, initially with sailing ships and dirt roads for transportation, and later with locomotives and highways.
The Town of Darien has been incorporated in May 1820. Originally part of Stamford, the area was known as Middlesex Parish since 1737, which is reflected on the Town Seal. Today, Darien is mostly a suburban residential community with no industrial enterprises.
Today Darien is a suburban community with an active town center, excellent schools, and involved residents. It offers unspoiled land and clear waters. Those who have come to live here have been careful stewards of its architectural and natural heritage while enjoying the resources of a modern community.
Darien, town (township), Fairfield county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S., on Long Island Sound. Originally part of Stamford, the area was settled by colonists from Wethersfield about 1641, and a separate community life began in 1737 when the newly named Middlesex Parish was separated from.
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