The charm and character of the Old Post Road neighborhood has been accentuated with the addition of three landmark signs displaying the area's historic district designation.
The signs were donated by the Old Post Road Area Association, anon-profit local community organization that seeks preserve and enhance the historic character of the neighborhood and to promote a sense of community for the residents on and around the Old Post Road, according to information from the First Selectman's Office.
“The signs are part of an ongoing effort by our association to make improvements that are good for the neighborhood and for the Town of Fairfield as a whole,” Paul Petron, the association's president, said.
The Old Post Road Area Association purchased the signs through fundraising and members' contributions and donated them to the town.
Fairfield is a town rich in history and we are blessed with many great neighborhoods including the Old Post Road," First Selectman Michael Tetreau said.
"It was our pleasure to work with the neighborhood association on this important project."
The Old Post Road neighborhood was designated a Connecticut Historic District in 1963 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The path -- originally known as "Kings Highway" and the "Boston Post Road" -- was once part of a colonial era road that connected New York City to Boston. Although many sections of the original road have been moved over time, the Fairfield section of the road is located along that road's original route and the neighborhood around it retains much of its original historic character.
The area is home to the Town Green, Old Town Hall, John J. Sullivan Independence Hall, the Burr Homestead, the Sun Tavern, the Old Academy, Victorian Cottage and Barn, First Congregational and St. Paul’s Episcopal churches, and the Fairfield Museum and History Center.
A few of the homes in the area survived the burning of Fairfield by the British troops during the Revolutionary War. The homes and structures along the street are among the most noteworthy examples of Georgian colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian, and other American architectural styles in the state.
The Old Post Road Area Association is fundraising to donate two more signs to the neighborhood.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
