Burning of Fairfield

Name: Burning of Fairfield
Start: 1779-07-07

7 Jul 1779 · 41.18° N, 73.27° W

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When: 7 Jul 1779
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 41.18° N, 73.27° W
Description: American Revolutionary War action

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Burning of Fairfield (1779)

American Revolutionary War action in CT

The Burning of Fairfield refers to the action of the American Revolutionary War at Fairfield, Connecticut on July 7, 1779 after a British landing force under the command of General William Tryon attacked the town, engaged and dispersed its militia forces, and burned down the vast majority of its buildings. Much of the action took place in areas that are now part of Bridgeport, Southport, and Westport.

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American Revolutionary War19 Apr 1775 · War of independence

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