Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Freedomfight in Hungary
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
1. Freedomfight in Hungary Marker
President Reagan:
We can never forget the shining example of the many brave men and women who faced death fearlessly in 1956 to regain freedom and self determination for their beloved homeland!"
of the Freedomfight in
Hungary
Where on the
23rd of October 1956
the Hungarian People rose up against tyranny
being the first to crack
the invading Soviet Communist empire
Örök Emlékeztetőül Az
1956. Oktober 23-An
Fellangolt Szabadságharcra,
Amikor Magyarország Népe Felkelt A Zsarnokság Ellen
Es Elsőként Repesztette Meg A
Bitorlo Szowjet Kommunista Hatalmat
2003, Oktober 23.
A Fairfield Connecticut Es Környekbeli Magyarsag Neveben
Magyar Studies of America, Inc
Erected 2003 by Fairfield Museum and History Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1956.
Location. 41° 8.453′ N, 73° 15.021′ 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
this page online
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 the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, 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: Remarkable Trees (a few steps from this marker); John J. Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorial Trees (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward’s Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); A Worker’s Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burr Arboretum (about 300 feet away); A House That Witnessed History (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
2. Freedomfight in Hungary Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 2, 2022
3. Freedomfight in Hungary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
