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

Fairfield Revolutionary War Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2010

1. Fairfield Revolutionary War Memorial Marker

Inscription. 1775 1783
In everlasting memory
of the Patriots and Soldiers of
Fairfield who served in the War
of the American Revolution
———
Erected by the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
A.D. 1904

Erected 1904 by Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 41° 8.484′ N, 73° 14.805′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Beach Road and Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling west on Beach Road. Located next to the stone gateway of the Old Burying Ground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairfield CT 06824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History Comes Alive in a Graveyard (a few steps from this marker); Up This Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Ward Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Sherwood Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend John Jones Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolves Swamp (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Bulkley House (about 500 feet away); Moorlands (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

The Gate to the Old Burying Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2010

2. The Gate to the Old Burying Ground

Headstones in the Old Burying Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 1, 2010

3. Headstones in the Old Burying Ground

Most are very weathered and unreadable.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,830 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.