Monroe World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

Monroe, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Fan Hill Road and Monroe Turnpike (Connecticut Route 111), on the left when traveling south on Fan Hill Road.)

Marker installed: 1953

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.