Shelton

Historical marker location:

Shelton, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Howe Avenue (Route 110) and Roberts Street, on the right when traveling north on Howe Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1977

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.