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city of Fairfield

Welcome to the city of Fairfield

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.