John J. Sullivan

Historical marker location:

725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut

( Marker can be reached from Beach Road near Sunnieholm Drive, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1998

(1906 1997).

Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Many important battles and skirmishes were fought in Connecticut, including the Battle of Ridgefield and the Battle of Groton Heights.