Redding is special! With a long history of attention to zoning regulations, a distinctly rural character and a very rich history dating back to the early 1700s, Redding is a hidden gem among the power-towns of Fairfield County.
General Israel Putnam established winter quarters during the Revolutionary War in what is now known as Putnam Park. The railroad put Redding on the map in 1852 and steam-powered factories sprouted along the rail lines. In the early 20th Century Charles Ives and Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain were two of Redding's illustrious residents. By the early 1930's, there were about two dozen farms in Redding and the remainder of the land returned to forest and woodlands. Redding has evolved into a historic town, able to preserve its roots while attracting upwardly mobile New York City commuters, artists, and authors.
Connecticut Magazine consistently rates Redding as one of the best small towns in the state based on its top notch school system, its economy and its reputation for being one of the safest towns in the state. Search the many web sites with information on Redding by beginning at http://www.historyofredding.com/.
Some of the special features of Redding life include New Pond Farm, an educational Nature Center, the Boys and Girls Club, and Huntington State Park, 800 acres great for horse riding, hiking and cross country skiing. For more information about Redding, visit http://www.townofreddingct.org/.
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