Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

9/11 Memorial Trees

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022

1. 9/11 Memorial Trees Marker

Inscription.
Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University students have united in reverence to honor those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. These two trees, towering toward the heavens, symbolize our growing strength as a community within this one nation. May God bless America.
Dedicated on April 11, 2002.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 2002.

Location. 41° 8.439′ N, 73° 15.039′ W. Marker is in Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It can be reached from the intersection of Old Post Road and Penfield Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Fairfield Museum & History Center and Government Commons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline,

on the Gold Coast,

and in Greater Bridgeport.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Fairfield County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Freedomfight in Hungary (within shouting distance of this marker); Remarkable Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); John J. Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Burr Arboretum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fairfield (about 300 feet away); Edward’s Pond (about 400 feet away); A House That Witnessed History (about 400 feet away); A Worker’s Cottage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022

2. 9/11 Memorial Trees Marker

In Honor and Remembrance of
Kevin M. McCarthy
Dedicated by the Town of Fairfield
In Memory of September 11, 2001

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022

3. 9/11 Memorial Trees Marker

In Honor and Remembrance of
Adam J. Lewis
Dedicated by the Town of Fairfield
In Memory of September 11, 2001

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022

4. 9/11 Memorial Trees Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.