Georgetown, Connecticut
Population: 1,650
Located in Fairfield County
Georgetown is one of those "towns within a town". Although Georgetown is a few miles from Ridgefield, it votes for Ridgefield, and uses Ridgefield's services. Early records have Georgetown settled by Benjamin and Isaac Rumsey, one of whom lived in a house that stood in the old orchard east of Aaron Osborne's, and the other near the site of the present homestead of Mr. S. M. Main (On Main Street). From the early settlement of our state until about 60 or 70 years ago, the people living in our rural communities were, to a great extent, independent of the outside world; the farms and little shops and mills producing almost everything used in the homes of their day. The first mill to be built in the early days was the Grist Mill, then the saw mill, blacksmith shop, woolen mill, tannery and cider mill. Georgetown was no exception to the general rule, and along its streams and highways are found evidences of many little home industries that flourished, long years ago (and some at a late date.) It is probable that the first corn and grain raised in Georgetown was ground in the home-made mortars of wood or stone, with a pestle, or in the old Indian stone mortars which can be found in the rocks in many places. Connecticut Magazine regularly ranks Ridgefield highest in quality of life, based on its schools, low crime rate, and scope of services. Its school system is considered among the finest in a state known for fine schools. Even its dining is world-class; for nearly a century, the town has been famous for its excellent restaurants, from world-class country inns to modern bistros. Always primarily a residential enclave, the town is especially noted for the beauty of its very wide main street, laid out at an unusually high elevation level in the 18th century. What industry developed in the town was concentrated in the village of Ridgebury, leaving the main settlement free for large, wide porched estates surrounded by shade trees. Ridgefield and Georgetown remain residential today, although with a greater population density than before because it is served by New York Metropolitan area commuter links. Georgetown enjoys an ideal location in that one can enjoy peaceful, rural living and be minutes away from employment, shopping, art and culture, entertainment, colleges and universities, and professional sports arenas. With great commuter links, wonderful schools and everything else in between, Georgetown is a premier town here in the small state of Connecticut.
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