Silvermine is a community in Fairfield County that overlaps Norwalk, Wilton and New Canaan.  The name “Silvermine” comes from old legends of a silver mine in the area, although no silver has ever been found.

Silvermine has long been an art colony and remains home to the Silvermine Guild Arts Center.  Also in the neighborhood is the Silvermine Tavern which is an inn that occupies several historic buildings.  Just beyond the northern end of Silvermine in New Canaan near the Wilton border is Silver Hill Hospital.  There are two community groups specific to Silvermine: The Silvermine Community Association and the Norwalk Association of Silvermine Homeowners (NASH).