Fairfield facts for kids

Fairfield is a name that can mean many different things! It's a common name for towns, cities, neighborhoods, schools, and even companies around the world. When you see "Fairfield," it usually refers to a place, but it can also be a surname or the name of a business. This page will help you discover some of the most well-known places and things called Fairfield.

Places Called Fairfield

Many towns, cities, and neighborhoods across different countries are named Fairfield. It's a popular name, often given to places that might have once been "fair fields" or pleasant open areas.

Fairfield in Australia

Australia has several places named Fairfield, especially in the state of New South Wales.

• Fairfield, New South Wales: This is a large suburb in western Sydney. It's a busy area with many people living there.
  • Electoral district of Fairfield: This is a political area in New South Wales that matches the suburb. People living here vote for their representative in the state government.
• Fairfield, Queensland: Another place in Australia with this name.
• Fairfield, Victoria: A suburb in Melbourne, Victoria.
  • Fairfield railway station, Melbourne: A train station serving the Fairfield area in Melbourne.
• Other Fairfields in New South Wales include Fairfield West, New South Wales, Fairfield Heights, New South Wales, and Fairfield East, New South Wales.

Fairfield in Canada

• Fairfield (Greater Victoria): This is a lovely neighborhood in Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast.

Fairfield in New Zealand

New Zealand also has a few places called Fairfield.

• Fairfield, Otago: A suburb of Dunedin, a city on the South Island.
• Fairfield, Waikato: A suburb of Hamilton, a city on the North Island.
• Fairfield, Lower Hutt: A suburb located in the Hutt Valley, near Wellington.

Fairfield in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has many places named Fairfield, from small villages to parts of larger cities.

• Fairfield, Bedfordshire: A village in England.
• Fairfield, Bromsgrove: A village in Worcestershire.
• Fairfield, Bury: A part of the town of Bury in Greater Manchester.
• Fairfield, County Durham: A suburb in County Durham.
• Fairfield, Derbyshire: A village in Derbyshire.
• Fairfield, Glasgow: A part of the large city of Glasgow in Scotland.
• Fairfield, Kent: A village in Kent.
• Fairfield, Liverpool: A part of the famous city of Liverpool.
• Fairfield (Lake District): This is a mountain in the beautiful Lake District National Park.
• Fairfield Moravian Church: A historic church in Droylsden, Manchester.

Fairfield in the United States

The United States has the most places named Fairfield, spread across many states.

• Fairfield, Alabama: A city in Jefferson County.
• Fairfield, California: A city in California, known for being a county seat.
• Fairfield, Connecticut: A town in Connecticut, home to a university.
  • Fairfield County, Connecticut: A county in Connecticut.
• Fairfield, Idaho: A small city in Idaho.
• Fairfield, Illinois: A city in Illinois.
• Fairfield, Iowa: A city in Iowa.
• Fairfield, Maine: A town in Maine.
• Fairfield, Montana: A town in Montana.
• Fairfield, Nebraska: A village in Nebraska.
• Fairfield, New Jersey: There are several places named Fairfield in New Jersey, including townships in Cumberland and Essex Counties.
• Fairfield, New York: A town in New York.
• Fairfield, North Dakota: A city in North Dakota.
• Fairfield, Ohio: A city in Ohio.
  • Fairfield County, Ohio: A county in Ohio.
• Fairfield, Pennsylvania: A borough in Pennsylvania.
• Fairfield, South Carolina: A place in South Carolina.
  • Fairfield County, South Carolina: A county in South Carolina.
• Fairfield, Texas: A city in Texas.
• Fairfield, Utah: A town in Utah.
• Fairfield, Vermont: A town in Vermont.
• Fairfield, Washington: A town in Washington state.
• Fairfield, Wisconsin: A town in Wisconsin.

Companies Named Fairfield

Some companies also use the name Fairfield.

• Bethlehem Fairfield Shipyard: This was a very important shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland, especially during World War II. Shipyards are places where ships are built and repaired.
• Fairfield Geotechnologies: A company that studies the Earth's structure, often for finding oil and gas.
• Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company: A historic company in Scotland that built ships.

Educational Institutions Named Fairfield

Many schools and colleges are named Fairfield.

• Fairfield College Preparatory School: A high school in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
• Fairfield College: A school in Hamilton, New Zealand.
• Fairfield Grammar School: A school in Bristol, England.
• Fairfield High School for Girls: A girls' school in Droylsden, England.
• Fairfield Junior-Senior High School: A school in Goshen, Indiana, USA.
• Fairfield Methodist Secondary School: A school in Singapore.
• Fairfield University: A university in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Fairfield Stags: The sports teams that represent Fairfield University.

Transportation Hubs Named Fairfield

Several train stations are named Fairfield, serving the places mentioned above.

• Fairfield station (Metro-North): A train station in Connecticut, USA.
• Fairfield railway station (England): A train station in England.
• Fairfield railway station, Sydney: A train station in Sydney, Australia.
• Fairfield railway station, Melbourne: A train station in Melbourne, Australia.
• Fairfield railway station, Brisbane: A train station in Brisbane, Australia.
• Suisun–Fairfield station: A train station in California, USA.

Other Uses of Fairfield

• Fairfield (surname): Fairfield can also be a last name that people have.
• Fairfield Commons Mall: A shopping mall in Beavercreek, Ohio, USA.
• HMS Fairfield: This was the name of a ship in the Royal Navy, specifically a type of ship called a minesweeper, launched in 1919. A minesweeper is a ship designed to find and remove naval mines from the water.
• Fairfield (typeface): This is a specific design of letters and numbers, also known as a font, used in printing.

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