Stamford Old Town Hall

Historical marker location:

Stamford, Connecticut

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

Marker installed: 2009

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.