Historical Marker

Barton L. Weller

Historical marker location:
Monroe, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111) and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Monroe Turnpike.)
Marker installed: 1991

The state of Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing, and was home to many famous companies such as Colt Firearms, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and General Electric. The state's manufacturing sector has declined in recent decades, but it remains an important part of the state's economy.
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