Fairfield, Texas stakes claim to the heart of Freestone County, TX, at the junction of Highway 45 and U.S. Highway 84. This vibrant county seat community enjoys a superb location between the bustling metropolitan regions of Dallas – Fort Worth. Fairfield, TX lies approximately 90 miles south of Dallas, 145 from Austin and 150 miles north of Houston, TX.
Located within a ninety-minute drive of more than twenty higher learning facilities, Fairfield residents access fine schools, such as Angelina College, Baylor University and Texas A & M at Navarro College. Citizens benefit from Fairfield’s booming economy where Northwestern Resources and TDCJ – Boyd Unit are among the largest employers. Fairfield, Texas was home to 3,094 residents at the time of Census 2000, while Freestone County reported a total population of 17,867.
Fairfield, Texas, which encompasses 4.5 square miles, teems with cultural and recreational activities. While sites such as Fairfield Lake State Park and Richland Chambers Reservoir provide an idyllic setting in which to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, sites such as Freestone County Historical Museum offer entertaining respite on cold or rainy days.
