Fairfield, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Fairfield is a city in Butler
County in the U.S. state
of Ohio
, near Cincinnati
. Fairfield was incorporated in 1955. The population was 42,510 at the 2010 census. The city school district is one of the largest in Ohio, with Fairfield High School graduating 842 students in June 2009. Fairfield is home to Jungle Jim's International Market and the Cincinnati Mall. On December 28, 1994, the city withdrew from Fairfield Township
. The area is heavily Republican, and John McCain took over 70% of the vote in the 2008 Presidential Election.
, the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.6 km²), of which, 21 square miles (54.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.43%) is water.
1877 — The Groh family settles in what would become the city of Fairfield. Patriarch Fred Groh purchased 50 acres (202,343 m²) in Fairfield Twp.
1953 — On Aug. 6, 1953, the Hamilton Journal and Daily News reported a master plan to annex half of Fairfield Twp., taking half the schools and the township’s major industries.
1954 — In April, voters said ‘no’ to incorporating the entire township 1,219 to 831. On July 10, township residents said ‘yes’ to incorporating 738 for to 216 against.
1955 — Attempts to detach the village and annex into Hamilton continued. The council pursued to annex a 10 square miles (25.9 km²) area known as Stockton. Results of a special census was announced on Sept. 20 there were 6,202 residents.
1965 — The third, and current, Fairfield Municipal Building was dedicated. Residents could visit the government building, which is at the corner of Wessel Road and Pleasant Avenue, could take tours.
1972 — The 11th annual Homearama is held in Fairfield, the first one outside Hamilton County. Homearama’s annual showcase returned two more times in Fairfield.
1974 — Jim Boniminio purchases land at 5440 Dixie Highway and after a reluctant planning commission approves his request to open a permanent fruit and vegetable market on the industrial zoned land. Today there are 50,000 weekly shoppers and has annual sales of nearly $100 million.
1979 — The Fairfield Golf team wins a state championship, the first team or individual state title for the school.
1985 - Fairfield wins State HS Baseball Championships.
1985 — Don Bennett becomes the city’s first full-time fire chief.
1986 - Fairfield HS wins state football championship versus Lakewood St. Edwards.
1989 — Forest Fair Mall opens with three anchors and 37 specialty stores. The $200 million mall with 1700000 square feet (157,935.2 m²) straddles the Fairfield and Forest Park border. Redevelopment of the mall in 2004 leads to renaming the mall Cincinnati Mills.
1991 - The Fairfield High School Baseball team is named USA Today National Champions
2001 — In September, Village Green Park debuted. It was developed to give Fairfield a downtown.
2005 — In May, the Community Arts Center debuted, completing the city’s “crown jewel.” The Community Arts Center serves as a “bookend” to the Fairfield Lane Library, which opened at with Village Green.
Butler County, Ohio
Butler County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 368,130. Its county seat is Hamilton. It is named for General Richard Butler, who died in 1791 fighting Indians in northern Ohio. Butler's army marched out of Fort Hamilton, where the city of...
County in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, near Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
. Fairfield was incorporated in 1955. The population was 42,510 at the 2010 census. The city school district is one of the largest in Ohio, with Fairfield High School graduating 842 students in June 2009. Fairfield is home to Jungle Jim's International Market and the Cincinnati Mall. On December 28, 1994, the city withdrew from Fairfield Township
Fairfield Township, Butler County, Ohio
Fairfield Township, one of thirteen townships in Butler County, Ohio, United States, is located in the south central portion of the county. It had a population of 15,571 in 2000, down sharply from 49,353 in 1990 because of the withdrawal of the city of Fairfield in 1994 and annexations from...
. The area is heavily Republican, and John McCain took over 70% of the vote in the 2008 Presidential Election.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 21.1 square miles (54.6 km²), of which, 21 square miles (54.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.43%) is water.
Timeline
An evolution of Fairfield:1877 — The Groh family settles in what would become the city of Fairfield. Patriarch Fred Groh purchased 50 acres (202,343 m²) in Fairfield Twp.
1953 — On Aug. 6, 1953, the Hamilton Journal and Daily News reported a master plan to annex half of Fairfield Twp., taking half the schools and the township’s major industries.
1954 — In April, voters said ‘no’ to incorporating the entire township 1,219 to 831. On July 10, township residents said ‘yes’ to incorporating 738 for to 216 against.
1955 — Attempts to detach the village and annex into Hamilton continued. The council pursued to annex a 10 square miles (25.9 km²) area known as Stockton. Results of a special census was announced on Sept. 20 there were 6,202 residents.
1965 — The third, and current, Fairfield Municipal Building was dedicated. Residents could visit the government building, which is at the corner of Wessel Road and Pleasant Avenue, could take tours.
1972 — The 11th annual Homearama is held in Fairfield, the first one outside Hamilton County. Homearama’s annual showcase returned two more times in Fairfield.
1974 — Jim Boniminio purchases land at 5440 Dixie Highway and after a reluctant planning commission approves his request to open a permanent fruit and vegetable market on the industrial zoned land. Today there are 50,000 weekly shoppers and has annual sales of nearly $100 million.
1979 — The Fairfield Golf team wins a state championship, the first team or individual state title for the school.
1985 - Fairfield wins State HS Baseball Championships.
1985 — Don Bennett becomes the city’s first full-time fire chief.
1986 - Fairfield HS wins state football championship versus Lakewood St. Edwards.
1989 — Forest Fair Mall opens with three anchors and 37 specialty stores. The $200 million mall with 1700000 square feet (157,935.2 m²) straddles the Fairfield and Forest Park border. Redevelopment of the mall in 2004 leads to renaming the mall Cincinnati Mills.
1991 - The Fairfield High School Baseball team is named USA Today National Champions
2001 — In September, Village Green Park debuted. It was developed to give Fairfield a downtown.
2005 — In May, the Community Arts Center debuted, completing the city’s “crown jewel.” The Community Arts Center serves as a “bookend” to the Fairfield Lane Library, which opened at with Village Green.
Attractions
- Jungle Jim's International MarketJungle Jim's International MarketJungle Jim's International Market, formerly Jungle Jim's Farmer's Market, is a large supermarket in Fairfield, Ohio, near Cincinnati. It has been described as a theme park of food...
- Cincinnati Mall - straddles the border with Forest ParkForest Park, OhioAs of the census of 2000, there were 19,463 people, 7,505 households, and 5,238 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,990.4 people per square mile . There were 7,748 housing units at an average density of 1,190.4 per square mile...
. - Fairfield Community Arts Center
- Wake Nation
See also
- Fairfield High SchoolFairfield High School (Fairfield, Ohio)Fairfield High School is a public high school in Fairfield, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Fairfield City School District. It currently has about 2,400 students in grades 10-12...
Further reading
- Bert S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds. Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio. Hamilton, OhioHamilton, OhioHamilton is a city in Butler County, southwestern Ohio, United States. The population was 62,447 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Butler County. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area....
: B.F. Bowen, 1905. - Jim Blount. The 1900s: 100 Years In the History of Butler County, OhioButler County, OhioButler County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of 2010, the population was 368,130. Its county seat is Hamilton. It is named for General Richard Butler, who died in 1791 fighting Indians in northern Ohio. Butler's army marched out of Fort Hamilton, where the city of...
. Hamilton, OhioHamilton, OhioHamilton is a city in Butler County, southwestern Ohio, United States. The population was 62,447 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Butler County. The city is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area....
: Past Present Press, 2000. - Butler County Engineer's Office. Butler County Official Transportation Map, 2003. Fairfield Township, Butler County, OhioFairfield Township, Butler County, OhioFairfield Township, one of thirteen townships in Butler County, Ohio, United States, is located in the south central portion of the county. It had a population of 15,571 in 2000, down sharply from 49,353 in 1990 because of the withdrawal of the city of Fairfield in 1994 and annexations from...
: The Office, 2003. - A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers. Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbutler/cyc/index.html - Ohio. Secretary of StateOhio Secretary of StateThe Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections in the State of Ohio. The Secretary of State also is responsible for registering business entities and granting them the authority to do business within the state, registering secured transactions, and granting access to public...
. The Ohio municipal and township roster, 2002-2003. Columbus, OhioColumbus, OhioColumbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
: The Secretary, 2003.
External links
- City of Fairfield
- Fairfield City Schools
- Fairfield Summer Community Theater
- Summer Music Games
- Journal News -- Most local daily newspaper
- Fairfield Echo -- Local weekly newspaper