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Rated #1 best small town year after year by
Connecticut Magazine. People who discover this quiet, green haven in the
north of Fairfield County, often stay. Redding is one of the least dense towns
in Connecticut, with a population of 8,270 covering its 31.5 square miles. But,
Redding doesn't suffer from isolation; opportunities abound in Redding and
neighboring towns, which includes Georgetown, Ridgefield, Newtown, Weston and
Wilton for seasonal, athletic, cultural and other community
activities.
Redding is conveniently located to New York
City and the area's major business centers. Redding is approximately 57
miles north of New York City and close to major roadways Route 7, I-84, I-684,
I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Also, minutes away from the Branchville
train station
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With its rolling wooded acres and historic
white colonials, Redding is a picture of the classic, unspoiled New England
town. Mark Twain, the experimental composer Charles Ives, and the famous
photographer Edward Steichen, are just three of the artists that have drawn
inspiration from living here. Redding also attracts business executives
commuting to New York or nearby towns, professionals working at home, families
seeking high-quality education for their children, and others looking for
bucolic retreat.
Historic Points of Interest:
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Mark
Twain Libraryon Route 53 and Diamond Hill Road, was founded by Samuel
Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, shortly after he moved to Redding in 1908.
The presence of Mark Twain is strongly felt in the original building, which is
filled with historic memorabilia. A prominently displayed portrait of Samuel
Clemens is a constant reminder of the library's rich legacy. The library plays
an important role in the Redding community. It is the center of Redding's
cultural life, treasured by residents for its rich history and literary
offerings.
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The
Redding Historical Society is located at 43 Lonetown Road. The society
preserves and makes available materials that document the history of
Redding.
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Putnam
Memorial State Park, on Route 58: This 800-acre park as a Revolutionary
War campsite. A 42-foot memorial obelisk was erected in 1888 and a statue of
General Israel Putnam guards the entrance. There is a museum and marked areas
to designate the campsite.
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Collis P. Huntington State Park on
Sunset Hill Road was the old stomping grounds for Sachem Chickens
Warrups.
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The Little Red Brick Schoolhouse on
Umpawaug Road was built in 1789 and is one of the few brick schoolhouses still
standing in Connecticut.
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Christ
Church Episcopal, at the intersection of Cross Highway and Route 58, is
the third oldest Episcopal Society in the state. It was founded in
1732.
Redding's commitment to preserving land in
its natural state makes it unique in Fairfield County. Over ¼ of the
town's 20,600 acres are protected, providing seasonal enjoyments to residents
and important conservation benefits. This land includes the Saugatuck
Reservoir, two state parks, and land owned by the town and private groups like
the Nature Conservancy, Connecticut Audubon Society, and the Redding Land
Trust.
CountrysideTown of Redding students are served by three
schools: Redding Elementary School, John Read Middle School and Joel Barlow
High School. The Redding Board of Education governs Redding Elementary School
and the John Read Middle School; Joel Barlow High School falls under the
jurisdiction of the Region 9 Board of Education, which covers Redding and
Easton.
From playing fields and tennis lessons to
summer concerts on the Green, Redding's Park & Recreation Department
offers over 60 programs each year geared to preschoolers, school-age children,
teens and adults. The new Redding Community offers three multi-purpose playing
fields, a gymnasium, two community rooms, a senior center and the Park and
Recreation offices. The Redding Country Club has an eighteen hole golf course,
Olympic sized swimming pool, tennis courts, platform tennis courts and
clubhouse, emphasizes total family involvement.
 The tall white spires of Redding's churches
serve as important landmarks. Coming into town on Rte. 58, you turn left at
Christ Episcopal Church, whose pastor openly prayed for King George during the
Revolutionary War and survived repeated threats to his life. The Congregational
Church is an example of the Greek Revival style of the early 1800's and is the
site of an annual fall arts and crafts fair. There are also Catholic,
Unitarian, Jewish, Bible, Lutheran, and Methodist houses of worship from which
to choose.
Colleges within easy commute include
Western Connecticut State University (Danbury), Fairfield University, Norwalk
Community College, University of Bridgeport, University of Connecticut at
Stamford, Sacred Heart University and Yale University.
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