1799Architecture
The first log cabin was built in 1799 by George Greiner.
1816Government
Fairfield was founded by European Americans in 1816 and Osborn in 1850.
1913Disaster
After the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, the region and state created a conservation district here and, in the 1920s, began building Huffman Dam to control the Mad River.
1948Civil Rights
Officials at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are credited with working with the city residents to end such policies, especially as the United States military was integrated begi...
1950History
In 1950, the two villages merged into the new city of Fairborn.
1967Education
Many also work at or attend Wright State University, a university that became independent in 1967.
1987Architecture
I-675 was eventually completed by 1987.
1999History
== Notable people ==
Brian Billick — head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, 1999–2007
Roger B.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,052 people, 13,615 households, and 8,019 families residing in the city.
2007History
In 2007, many residents of Fairborn continue to work at nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the home of the Air Force Materiel Command.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 32,770 people, 14,306 households, and 7,995 families residing in the city.
2021Education
== Economy ==
According to the city's 2021 economic data, the top employers in the city are:
The city of Fairborn levies a 2.0% income tax along with a 0.5% "school district tax".