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Why is Bridgeport CT called Bridgeport? ›

Settled in 1639, it was first known as Newfield and later as Stratfield. In 1800 it was incorporated as a borough and named Bridgeport for the first drawbridge over the river.

Meters are active Monday through Friday 8am - 6pm. Parking is FREE on Saturday and Sunday in Bridgeport. On City holidays you can also park for free.

Bridgeport is home to three museums, the University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Paier College, and part of Sacred Heart University as well as the state's only zoo. Bridgeport is officially nicknamed "Park City", due to its 35 public parks taking up 1,300 acres, including two large ones.

Bridgeport is located in Southwest Connecticut, in between neighboring areas such as Fairfield, Stratford, and Trumbull. Besides having a buzzing population, Bridgeport provides lots of reasons for people to move there including a lively downtown area, views of the Long Island Sound, and a diverse culture.

1. Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bridgeport is Connecticut's biggest city where the the Long Island Sound offers beautiful waterfront views.

Bridgeport, Connecticut's crime rate is slightly above the state average. Your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime are about 1 in 59 vs the state average which is 1 in 70. Compared to the national crime averages, Bridgeport is safer than 24% of U.S. cities. The crime rate is 22.91 per 1,000 residents.

The per capita income in Bridgeport in 2022 was $29,506, which is low income relative to Connecticut, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $118,024 for a family of four. However, Bridgeport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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Bridgeport is the most populous and third most walkable city in the state. Particularly walkable neighborhoods in Bridgeport include Downtown, Black Rock, and The Hollow. These places are home to amenities like Seaside Park, Captain's Cove Seaport, and the Barnum Museum.

How do I pay a parking ticket in CT? ›

You'll find a zone number listed on a sticker on parking meters around Norwalk, CT Parking. Enter that zone number onto the ParkMobile app to quickly pay for parking. Where can I download the ParkMobile app? The ParkMobile app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Definitions of Bridgeport. noun. a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound. example of: city, metropolis, urban center. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts.

The beginning of the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal in 1836 gave birth to Bridgeport. Canal commissioners probably named the new town, which included the northern terminus of the canal, to distinguish it from an earlier privately planned settlement, Canalport.

The town is believed to have been named for a bridge across Simpson Creek, but it is unclear what bridge was the namesake. Future Virginia governor Joseph Johnson was said to have seen the bridge as a port and named the town as such. Bridgeport was chartered in 1816 and incorporated in 1887.

As the Sound Tigers, the team then had limited success, missing the playoffs ten times and not winning a playoff round since their second season. On May 10, 2021, it was announced that the team would change its name to the Bridgeport Islanders beginning with the 2021–22 season.