Stepney, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stepney, Connecticut
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Former Stepney railroad station
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Connecticut |
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| County | Fairfield | |
| Town | Monroe | |
| Area | ||
| • Land | 8.5 sq mi (22.01 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,583 | |
| • Density | 658.5/sq mi (254.2/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5:00 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4:00 (Eastern) | |
| Area code(s) | 203 | |
Stepney, also known as Stepney Village or Upper Stepney, is a special part of the town of Monroe, Connecticut. It is even listed on the Connecticut State Register of Historic Places!
Stepney is about 8 square miles big. It stretches from the town of Trumbull, along Route 25, all the way to the town of Newtown. Before 2020, it was officially called a "census-designated place." This just means it's a special area for counting people.
People first settled here around 1720. Stepney started as a busy farming area. Many of its first residents came from towns like Fairfield and Stratford.
In the early 1800s, Stepney became a major travel spot. It was a hub for people going to and from Danbury and the Greater Bridgeport areas. Travelers used the Bridgeport and Newtown Turnpike, which was the first paved road in Monroe. They also used Hattertown Road.
Stepney was once a train stop for the Housatonic Railroad. It was also home to Monroe's very first fire department, the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department.
Today, Stepney is mostly a suburban community. It has over a dozen historic buildings that are more than 100 years old. Most of its businesses are located along Route 25.
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Stepney's History
Early Beginnings
Stepney was first settled around the year 1720. The people who moved here came from other towns nearby. These towns included Fairfield and Stratford.
The area was a great place for farming. It quickly grew into a busy farming community.
A Hub for Travelers
In the early 1800s, Stepney became very important for travel. It was a central point for people moving between cities. Travelers going to Danbury or the Bridgeport area often passed through Stepney.
They used the Bridgeport and Newtown Turnpike. This was a very important road. It was the first paved road ever built in the town of Monroe. Hattertown Road was also a key route.
Railroad and Fire Department
Stepney was once home to a train station. This station was part of the Housatonic Railroad. Trains helped people and goods move around.
The town of Monroe's first fire department started here. It was called the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department. This shows how important Stepney was to the area.
Stepney Today
Today, Stepney is a quiet suburban community. Many families live here. Most of the businesses are found along Route 25.
Stepney is proud of its history. You can still see many old buildings. More than a dozen buildings here were built before the 1900s. They remind everyone of Stepney's past.
