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The city of Fairfield is located in Jefferson County, lying to the southwest. The city was founded by United States Steel. U.S. Steel's Fairfield Works continues to be a major employer to its residents. Fairfield has its own school system. As a suburb of Birmingham, Fairfield’s provides its nearly 11,000 residents close proximity some of the state's major institutions of higher learning.