Like many other county seats in Texas, Fairfield is situated near the center of Freestone County. Fairfield lies alongside Interstate 45; Dallas is less than 90 miles to the north and Houston is about 150 miles to the south. When the people of Fairfield need roofing services for their home or business, they know that Alpha Roofing will provide them with quality work. Our services include the installation of metal roofs, asphalt shingles, commercial roofs, siding, gutters and skylights as well as roof repairs, roof inspections and chimney repairs. We also offer metal fabrication, attic insulation and maintenance plans.
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Although settlers began arriving in the area during the 1830s, Fairfield was not officially founded until 1850 when the site was selected as the seat of…show more content… The town experienced some turbulent times during Reconstruction, and at one point, martial law was imposed throughout Freestone County. The town rebounded, however, and the population increased to about 500 people by 1890.
During the early 1900s, the town suffered several setbacks. The central district was heavily damaged by a tornado in 1902, the cotton crop was lost to the boll weevil the following year, and several businesses were lost to a fire in 1911. One of the most serious blows came around 1906. The Trinity and Brazos Valley routed its track 10 miles away, bypassing Fairfield. The town never managed to acquire a railroad, depriving it of an important economic stimulus. Fairfield did not have water and sewer lines until 1933, and it would be 1954 before the town's public library was built.
Today, Fairfield Lake State Park is a popular destination for campers, backpackers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts, and it also contributes to the city's economic base. Fairfield is home to more than 2,900
