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Fairfield, California

Located in Solano County, California, Fairfield was established in 1856. Travis Air Force Base is the largest Air Mobility Command base in the Air Force. The Jelly Belly factory offers tours and is a popular tourist attraction.
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Founded 1856 | Population 116,500 | Peak 116,500 (2024) | County Solano County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Fairfield, California

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1856 Founded: Named by clipper ship captain Robert Waterman for his Connecticut hometown.
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1943 Travis Air Force Base: Major military transport base established.
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1970 Anheuser-Busch Brewery: Major brewery brings jobs.
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1990 Bay Area Bedroom Community: Affordable housing draws SF/Oakland commuters.
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2010 Jelly Belly Factory: Jelly Belly candy factory and tours attract visitors.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1856 Culture
Founded
1943 Government
Travis Air Force Base
1970 Industry
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
1990 Business
Bay Area Bedroom Community
2010 Business
Jelly Belly Factory

Did You Know?

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Travis Air Force Base is the largest Air Mobility Command base in the Air Force.
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The Jelly Belly factory offers tours and is a popular tourist attraction.
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Named after Fairfield, Connecticut by sea captain Robert Waterman.
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Fairfield is located in Solano County, California.
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Fairfield was founded in 1856.

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