Danbury in Western Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

John W. Leahy

1895 - 1975

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 22, 2014

1. John W. Leahy Marker

Inscription. 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 in Western Region, Connecticut. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline

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,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds

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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: 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); The Danbury Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Circus Comes to Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Danbury Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Danbury (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danbury.

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 May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.