Historical Marker
The Hill Academy
Historical marker location:
100 Hill Road, Redding, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Lonetown Road and Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Lonetown Road.)
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.