Greens Farms, Connecticut

Green's Farms is the oldest neighborhood in the town of Westport in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.

[1] The boundaries of the neighborhood, like those of most neighborhoods with no governmental status, are vague, but according to a New York Times article in 2001, "generally, a resident can confidently claim a Green's Farms address if the property lies within the area bounded by Hillspoint Road, the Fairfield town line and the Post Road".

[3] The neighborhood enjoys a temperate climate and has many ecological systems, including a salt marsh.

Green's Farms Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through Grade 5 in a Gothic-style building with a newer wing on the back containing a library-media center, computer lab and gymnasium.

[8] On Green's Farms Road near Morningside Drive is the site of the first West Parish Common, the first schoolhouse, and the first meeting house.

[3] The only church property saved was the communion service that Deacon Ebenezer Jesup rescued by hiding it in his well.

[9] Famous residents of the neighborhood include or included actress Gene Tierney, writer Peter Straub, Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue, comedian Rodney Dangerfield, film producer Harvey Weinstein and the radio talk-show host Don Imus.

[3] Edward M. Grout, a lawyer and New York City Comptroller, lived and died in Greens Farms.