It was big news in 1901 when the Ridgefield Post Office established Rural Free Delivery. Ira C. Wixsom was one of the town’s first rural mail carriers.
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The Treasures from the Archives series is supported by the CT Humanities and Fairfield County Bank.
For someone who died so long ago, it’s amazing how much has been written about the man and the key roles he played in the settling of Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Historical Society is seeking collections volunteers to become an integral part of our mission to preserve and share the fascinating history of our town.
This month, we introduce Eric Hutner, who recently joined the Historical Society Board as recording secretary.
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