City of Danbury

Facts about Danbury

Town/City established:

• Incorporated in 1889.

Named from:

• This city is named from Danbury, England.

County:

• Fairfield.

Notable citizens (past and present):

• Zadoc Benedict, first hat maker of Danbury.
• Charles Ives, American modernist composer.
• Marian Anderson, celebrated contralto classical singer. First African-American to perform with the Metropolitan Opera.
• Peter Buck, co-founder of Subway sandwich restaurants.
• Trevor Siemian, quarterback for NFL’s Denver Broncos.
• Jerry Nadeau, former NASCAR Nextel Cup driver.
• Neil Rudenstine, former president of Harvard University.

Top Five Attractions:

• Danbury Railway Museum.
• Palace Danbury Theatre.
• Danbury Fair Mall.
• Candlewood Lake Town Park.
• Tarrywile Park & Mansion.

Annual visitor’s events:

• Brews & BBQ Festival, May
• Ives Concert Series, June-August.
• Country Music n’ Food Truck Rally, August.
• Downtown Chow-Down, Food Truck Park, Summer.
• Cultural Festivals, Annual. 

Quality of town/city:

• Located in western Connecticut, Danbury has the quintessential New England feel as well as a cosmopolitan vibrant city lifestyle. Those interested in the arts can enjoy Broadway performances at the many theaters, outdoor music festivals, and local concerts. The downtown shopping area offers unique restaurants, day spas and boutique stores. To escape from the city life, Danbury has over a dozen parks and hiking trails as well as Candlewood Lake for those looking for water recreation such as fishing, boating or swimming. Western Connecticut State University is located in the heart of downtown with over 5,000 students enrolled.