Danbury in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
John W. Leahy
1895 - 1975
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 22, 2014
1. John W. Leahy Marker
A showman whose genuine love and understanding of people endeared him to the hearts of young and old alike. By his personal warmth, imagination, and drive, he built the Danbury State Fair into a nationally known attraction.Erected by Fair Concessionaires, The S.N.Y.R.A., and Many Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 41° 23.326′ N, 73° 26.739′ W. Marker is in Danbury, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and South Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in the garden of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Main Street, 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. Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury During the Revolutionary War (within shouting distance of this marker); Danbury 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Also see . . . Danbury State Fair. A brief history of the Danbury State Fair published in the Danbury News Times, October, 2011 (Submitted on April 6, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 22, 2014
2. John W. Leahy Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 22, 2014
3. John W. Leahy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
