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Stamford

Stamford is a place name that can refer to several distinct locations. The two most well known are Stamford, Lincolnshire, in England, and Stamford, Connecticut, in the United States.

Stamford, Lincolnshire, is a historic market town in the East Midlands of England, situated on the River

Stamford, Connecticut, is a city in Fairfield County, United States. Located on Long Island Sound and part

Stamford, Texas, is a small city in Jones County, West Texas, and serves as the county seat.

Other places and institutions may carry the Stamford name, reflecting its use as a toponym in English-speaking

Welland.
It
is
noted
for
its
well-preserved
medieval
and
Tudor
architecture
and
for
its
proximity
to
Burghley
House,
a
large
Elizabethan
country
house.
The
town
has
long
served
as
a
commercial
hub
for
the
surrounding
countryside
and
hosts
local
government
offices,
cultural
institutions,
and
a
range
of
shops
and
services.
of
the
New
York
metropolitan
area,
it
functions
as
a
major
commercial
and
residential
center
with
a
sizable
corporate
presence
and
a
revitalized
downtown.
The
city
is
served
by
the
Stamford
Transportation
Center,
a
key
rail
hub
on
the
Metro-North
Railroad
line,
linking
residents
to
New
York
City
and
other
parts
of
the
region.
Stamford
also
features
waterfront
districts,
parks,
and
a
diversified
economy
including
finance,
technology,
and
professional
services.
It
is
an
agricultural
and
regional
service
center
with
facilities
to
support
local
residents
and
surrounding
rural
communities.
regions.