Oscar E. Peck

Historical marker location:

41 Hecker Avenue, Darien, Connecticut

( Memorial is at the intersection of Post Road (U.S. 1) and Hecker Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Post Road.)

Marker installed: 2012

The city of Hartford, Connecticut was the site of the first-ever insurance company in the United States. The Hartford Fire Insurance Company was founded in 1810.