Ridgefield

Historical marker location:

Ridgefield, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Prospect Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1980

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.