Brookfield

Historical marker location:

165 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Whisconier Road (Connecticut Route 25) and Obtuse Hill Road (Connecticut Route 133), on the right when traveling north on Whisconier Road.)

Marker installed: 1975

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.