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Elisha Morgan Mansion in Fairfield. Submitted by David French

About Fairfield

Founded: 1954
Population: 45,000 (2000 Census)
Location: Butler County, Ohio
Education: 12 Public schools, 6 private schools, 4 vocational schools, 1 university

Located in southwestern Ohio, about 20 miles north of Cincinnati, the City of Fairfield is home to 45,000 residents. Situated along the northern loop of Interstate 275, Fairfield is conveniently positioned within minutes of a variety of recreational, cultural and business areas. The City's direct interstate connections via Union Centre Boulevard and State Route 4 provide convenient access to I-275, I-75, I-71 and I-74. State Route 4 and Bypass 4 also offer a quick, direct route to the Butler County Regional Airport.

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Fairfield is a prime business address featuring more than 1,200 businesses. The City boasts the corporate headquarters for Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Ohio Casualty Corporate offices and Skyline Chili, among others.

Fairfield offers residents a variety of municipal services including 24-hour police; fire and emergency medical services; parks and recreational activities; public utilities; public works; planning and finance. City services are funded primarily through the City's one and one-half percent income tax and the local share of real estate taxes. A variety of housing options are also available in the City of Fairfield ranging from apartments and condominiums, to "empty nester" housing, to estate homes. The average family living in Fairfield resides in a home valued at $123,1301.

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Fairfield boys basketball practice

A look at the Fairfield boys basketball practice on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at Fairfield High School.
11/20/2009 at 6:55 p.m. | more galleries like this

Historical Society dinner

The Butler County Historical Society's annual dinner meeting is held at Fitton Center Carruthers Signature Ballroom on Thursday, Nov. 19. The meeting coincided with the group's 75th anniversary.
11/19/2009 at 11:56 p.m. | more galleries like this

Community Foundation Anniversary

Former Cincinnati TV personality Nick Clooney emcees the Fairfield Community Foundation's 10th Anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
11/11/2009 at 12:31 a.m. | more galleries like this

Magic visits with area students

Hundreds gathered at the Mercy HealthPlex gymnasium in Fairfield on Monday, Nov. 9, to see Earvin “Magic” Johnson and hear his message that success in school translates to success in life.
11/09/2009 at 10:54 p.m. | more galleries like this

Badin vs. Coldwater

Coldwater defeated Badin 41-0 in the Division V High School Regional Quarterfinal playoff game at Coldwater on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.
11/07/2009 at 12:41 p.m. | more galleries like this

D-II regional: Badin vs. Wyoming

Badin took on Wyoming in a Division II soccer regional semifinal on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Centerville High School. The Rams lost the match, 1-0, ending their season with a 11-5-4 record.
11/04/2009 at 11:16 p.m. | more galleries like this

Fairfield vs. Beavercreek

Fairfield and Beavercreek played for the Boys' Division I District title at Northmont High School on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Beavers shut out the Indians 3-0 and will advance to the regional tournament.
11/01/2009 at 1:08 a.m. | more galleries like this

Hamilton vs. Fairfield

Hamilton Big Blue takes on cross town rival the Fairfield Indians, at Virgil Schwarm Stadium, Friday, October 30th, 2009. Fairfield won the game, 19-15.
10/30/2009 at 10:58 p.m. | more galleries like this

D-II district final: Badin vs. Urbana

Badin battled Urbana for a Division II district title at Bellbrook on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009.
10/29/2009 at 10:49 p.m. | more galleries like this

Fairfield vs Loveland soccer

The Fairfield boys soccer team played Loveland in Division I sectional finals at Winton Woods High School Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
10/28/2009 at 6:48 a.m. | more galleries like this

 
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