[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOROUGH OF FAIRFIELD, PA

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                        HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 1996

  Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 100th 
anniversary of the Borough of Fairfield, Adams County, PA located in my 
congressional district.
  Nearly 250 years ago, John Miller of Castle County acquired land in 
Carroll's Delight, MD and quickly sold off lots for the purpose of 
agriculture. Upon his death, his son, William Miller, became proprietor 
of the plantation, and in 1801 had the land surveyed and plotted for a 
town to be known as Millerstown.
  However, it was soon learned that a town of the same name already 
existed with a post office on the Juniata River. The town then changed 
its name to Fairfield where it continued to prosper and develop from 
1801 until 1896 adding inhabitants, businesses, churches, and commerce 
alike. On October 12, 1896, the governing council held its first 
meeting officially establishing the town of Fairfield.
  Today, the Borough of Fairfield remains a quiet community nestled in 
the foothills of the grand Appalachian Mountains. Its citizens continue 
to hold onto its founder's pioneering spirit as it moves into the 21st 
century. With self-reliance and good old-fashioned American values, the 
Borough of Fairfield is a model for small-town America.
  Mayor Lewis and the residents of Fairfield, I salute you on your 
100th anniversary.

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