Roger Ludlow

Historical marker location:

Fairfield, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Post Road (U.S. 1) and North Benson Road, on the right when traveling south on Post Road.)

Marker installed: 1939

The Connecticut River, which flows through the state, played a key role in the early settlement and development of Connecticut. The river provided a means of transportation for goods and people, and many of the state's early towns and cities were established along its banks.