Historical Marker

Fitch’s Point

Historical marker location:
Norwalk, Connecticut
( Marker can be reached from Seaside Place, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1899

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.