Riverside is a neighborhood/section in the town of

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in Fairfield County,

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 8,416. The town of Greenwich is one political and taxing body, but consists of several distinct sections or neighborhoods, such as Banksville, Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, Mianus, Old Greenwich, Riverside, and

(sometimes referred to as central, or downtown, Greenwich). Of these neighborhoods, three (Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, and Riverside) have separate postal names and ZIP codes.

History

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at 200 Riverside Avenue in Riverside, has held its "Fair for All" since 1942. Money raised goes directly to local charities. Riverside has two sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places: * Riverside Avenue Bridge, Riverside Avenue over railroad tracks; built in 1894; listed in 1977 * Samuel Ferris House, Cary Road; built in about 1760; listed in 1989

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Riverside has a total area of 3.23 mi² (8.36 km²), of which 2.42 mi² (6.27 km²) is land and 0.81 mi² (2.09 km²), or 24.98%, is water. Riverside is bounded to the west by

and Cos Cob, both across the Mianus River. The town's eastern border is with Old Greenwich.

Transportation

The neighborhood is served by the Riverside Railroad Station on the

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line, although some residents are closer to the Old Greenwich Train Station.

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cuts through the neighborhood.

Notable people

Well-known residents of Riverside include Lara Spencer, television journalist,Costagregni, Susie, "Antares party raises funds for Greenwich YMCA", headline for "The dish with susie" column in ''

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, May 13, 2007, page 2 and Lois Darling, an author, illustrator and researcher. Gold Medal ice skater

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and

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Cam Atkinson Cameron Thomas Atkinson (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey right winger for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Atkinson was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the sixth round, 157th overall, ...

also grew up in Riverside. Riverside is also home to Kathie Lee Gifford.

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defenseman Marc Staal also lives in Riverside with his family. Former

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also lives in Riverside along with his two daughters and two sons.

References

Neighborhoods in Connecticut Greenwich, Connecticut Census-designated places in Fairfield County, Connecticut Census-designated places in Connecticut Populated coastal places in Connecticut {{Connecticut-geo-stub