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'''Greenfield Hill''' is an historic neighborhood of [[Fairfield, Connecticut]]. Located in the northern part of the town, it extends from just south of the [[Merritt Parkway]] to the town's boundary with [[Easton, Connecticut|Easton]], to the north.
'''Greenfield Hill''' is an historic neighborhood of [[Fairfield, Connecticut]]. Located in the northern part of the town, it extends from just south of the [[Merritt Parkway]] to the town's boundary with [[Easton, Connecticut|Easton]], to the north.


Along with Southport, Greenfield Hill is one of two Fairfield neighborhoods known for its wealth. Thanks in large part to the efforts of the Greenfield Hill Village Improvement Society [http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/clubs-g-k.htm#GREENFIELDHILL], zoning is residential and lots are {{convert|2|acre|m2}} or larger.
Along with Southport, Greenfield Hill is one of two Fairfield neighborhoods known for its wealth.{{cn}} Due in large part to the efforts of the Greenfield Hill Village Improvement Society, [[zoning]] is residential and lots are {{convert|2|acre|m2}} or larger.{{cn}}


<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:Greenfield.gif|frame|right]] -->Locally, Greenfield Hill is known for its Dogwood Festival, which celebrates a [[Dogwood|variety of tree]] that abounds in the neighborhood. The most famous and perhaps the most picturesque landmark is the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church [http://www.greenfieldhillchurch.com/], which presides over a classic New England green. [[Timothy Dwight IV]], best known as a president of [[Yale University]] (and the namesake of one of its [[Timothy Dwight College|residential colleges]]) was pastor of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church for many years. According to local lore, he was hired by Yale to thwart plans for a rival educational institution in Fairfield.
<!-- Image with unknown copyright status removed: [[Image:Greenfield.gif|frame|right]] -->Locally, Greenfield Hill is known for its Dogwood Festival, which celebrates a [[Dogwood|variety of tree]] that abounds in the neighborhood. The most famous and perhaps the most picturesque landmark is the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church [http://www.greenfieldhillchurch.com/], which presides over a classic New England green. [[Timothy Dwight IV]], best known as a president of [[Yale University]] (and the namesake of one of its [[Timothy Dwight College|residential colleges]]) was pastor of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church for many years. According to local lore, he was hired by Yale to thwart plans for a rival educational institution in Fairfield.{{cn}}


Besides Dwight, famous residents of Greenfield Hill have included [[Robert Penn Warren]], the author of "All the King's Men," and [[Leonard Bernstein]]. Several officers of the AIG Financial Products unit live in Greenfield Hill and their homes were scenes of protest at the time of a scandal concerning the payment of $165 million in bonuses to employees of that unit.
Besides Dwight, famous residents of Greenfield Hill have included [[Robert Penn Warren]], the author of "All the King's Men," and [[Leonard Bernstein]]. Several officers of the AIG Financial Products unit live in Greenfield Hill and their homes were scenes of protest at the time of a scandal concerning the payment of $165 million in bonuses to employees of that unit.{{cn}}


The [[Greenfield Hill Historic District]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP). The district, along with [[Southport Historic District (Fairfield, Connecticut)|Southport Historic District]] and [[Fairfield Historic District (Fairfield, Connecticut)|Fairfield Historic District]] is somewhat governed by Fairfield's Historic District Commission.
The [[Greenfield Hill Historic District]] is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NRHP). The district, along with [[Southport Historic District (Fairfield, Connecticut)|Southport Historic District]] and [[Fairfield Historic District (Fairfield, Connecticut)|Fairfield Historic District]] is somewhat governed{{what}} by Fairfield's Historic District Commission.


There is a [[Greenfield Hill Grange No. 133]] which is separately NRHP-listed, too.
There is a [[Greenfield Hill Grange No. 133]] which is separately NRHP-listed, too.
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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== External links==
* [http://www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/clubs-g-k.htm#GREENFIELDHILL Greenfield Hill Village Improvement Society]


{{Fairfield County, Connecticut}}
{{Fairfield County, Connecticut}}

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Greenfield Hill Historic District
Greenfield Hill, Connecticut is located in Connecticut
Greenfield Hill, Connecticut
LocationRoughly bounded by Meeting House Ln., Hillside Rd., Verna Hil Rd. and Bronson Rd., Fairfield, Connecticut
Built1750
NRHP reference No.71000899 [1]
Added to NRHPMarch 11, 1971

Greenfield Hill is an historic neighborhood of Fairfield, Connecticut. Located in the northern part of the town, it extends from just south of the Merritt Parkway to the town's boundary with Easton, to the north.

Along with Southport, Greenfield Hill is one of two Fairfield neighborhoods known for its wealth.[citation needed] Due in large part to the efforts of the Greenfield Hill Village Improvement Society, zoning is residential and lots are 2 acres (8,100 m2) or larger.[citation needed]

Locally, Greenfield Hill is known for its Dogwood Festival, which celebrates a variety of tree that abounds in the neighborhood. The most famous and perhaps the most picturesque landmark is the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church [1], which presides over a classic New England green. Timothy Dwight IV, best known as a president of Yale University (and the namesake of one of its residential colleges) was pastor of Greenfield Hill Congregational Church for many years. According to local lore, he was hired by Yale to thwart plans for a rival educational institution in Fairfield.[citation needed]

Besides Dwight, famous residents of Greenfield Hill have included Robert Penn Warren, the author of "All the King's Men," and Leonard Bernstein. Several officers of the AIG Financial Products unit live in Greenfield Hill and their homes were scenes of protest at the time of a scandal concerning the payment of $165 million in bonuses to employees of that unit.[citation needed]

The Greenfield Hill Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The district, along with Southport Historic District and Fairfield Historic District is somewhat governed[clarification needed] by Fairfield's Historic District Commission.

There is a Greenfield Hill Grange No. 133 which is separately NRHP-listed, too.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.

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