Fairfield, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairfield, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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The historic Fairfield Inn
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Settled | 1801 | |
| Incorporated | 1896 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 526 | |
| • Density | 781.58/sq mi (301.86/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17320
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| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 | |
| FIPS code | 42-24560 | |
Fairfield is a small town, called a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 526 people lived there.
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History of Fairfield
Fairfield and the Civil War
During the American Civil War, a battle took place near Fairfield. This was part of the larger Gettysburg Campaign. The fight was between soldiers from the 6th United States Cavalry and a group of Virginia Cavalry.
This battle was important because it helped Robert E. Lee's army retreat safely. After the main battle at Gettysburg, his soldiers needed a way to get back to the Potomac River. The fight at Fairfield helped secure a path for them.
After the battle, injured Union soldiers were cared for in Fairfield. They were treated in homes and even in St. John's Lutheran Church.
Historic Places in Town
Fairfield has some very old and important places. The Fairfield Historic District and the Fairfield Inn are special. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history.
Geography of Fairfield
Fairfield is located at 39°47′14″N 77°22′10″W / 39.78722°N 77.36944°W.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 171 | — | |
| 1860 | 218 | 27.5% | |
| 1870 | 258 | 18.3% | |
| 1900 | 395 | — | |
| 1910 | 373 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 401 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 387 | −3.5% | |
| 1940 | 431 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 451 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 519 | 15.1% | |
| 1970 | 547 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 591 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 524 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 486 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 507 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 526 | 3.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 486 people living in Fairfield. The population density was about 708 people per square mile.
The people living in Fairfield included different age groups. About 20.8% were under 18 years old. Around 23.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Fairfield was 45 years.
Education in Fairfield
Fairfield is part of the Fairfield Area School District. This school district is located in south-central Pennsylvania, right near the border with Maryland.
The district has three schools in Fairfield:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for students your age.
- A high school for older students.
The sports teams for the Fairfield schools are called the Knights.
Transportation
There is an airport located two miles from Fairfield. It is called the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Center Airport. It has one runway that is 2,700 feet long.
See also
In Spanish: Fairfield (Pensilvania) para niños
