Historical Marker
Rev. John Beach, A.M.
Historical marker location:
1 Glover Avenue, Newtown, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Glover Avenue and Main Street (Connecticut Route 25), on the right when traveling west on Glover Avenue.)
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.