Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Fairfield Vietnam War Memorial
to the men and women who
honorably served in the Armed Forces
of the United States of America
during the Vietnam War
December 22, 1961 – May 7, 1975
May their sacrifices for human
rights never be forgotten
Erected 1979 by the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1908.
Location. 41° 8.563′ N, 73° 15.004′ W. Marker is in Fairfield in Greater Bridgeport Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of Old Post Road and Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road. Located on the green in front of Fairfield Town Hall known as Jennings Garden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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: Fairfield Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Remarkable Trees (a few steps from this marker); Fairfield Boulder (a few steps from this marker); Is Fairfield the Seat of Fairfield County? (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald Reagan Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Readin, Writin, and Rithmetic (within shouting distance of this marker); Sun Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sun Tavern: Did George Washington Sleep Here? (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,451 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

