Historical Marker
Constitution Oak
Historical marker location:
Simsbury, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Terry's Plain Road and Ferry Lane, on the right when traveling south on Terry's Plain Road.)
Marker installed: 2001
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.