Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Welcome Back Home Uncle Sam

July 2019

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

1. Welcome Back Home Uncle Sam Marker

Inscription.
"Meet Me at Uncle Sam" spoken by patrons of The Great Danbury State Fair was a common phrase during fair week. Uncle Sam, a symbol of American Might and Democracy comes home.

He is the tallest Uncle Sam statue in the world and returns to Danbury standing as proud as he did at the fair from 1971 - 1981. His iconic fiberglass figure stands 38 feet tall. Thanks to Mayor Mark Boughton, dedicated city staff and area residents and businesses, Uncle Sam returns from decades in Lake George back to his forever home in Danbury.

Erected 2019 by Robin Graphics.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 41° 23.867′ N, 73° 27.038′ W. Marker is in Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of White Street and Patriot Drive, on the right when traveling east on White Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 White St, Danbury CT 06810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Danbury Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Hitchcock Picnic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); Boston & Maine ALCO 2-6-0 Mogul 1455

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hitchcock Picnic Area (within shouting distance of this marker); NYC Crane, “GCT-1” (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilton Semaphore (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meeker's Hardware (about 300 feet away); CV Flatcar (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

<i>Uncle Sam</i> standing at 38 feet (~11.5 meters) tall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 4, 2023

2. Uncle Sam standing at 38 feet (~11.5 meters) tall

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.