Lake Compounce

Historical marker location:

185 Enterprise Drive, Southington, Connecticut

( Marker can be reached from Lake Avenue north of Welch Road, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1997

America's Oldest Amusement Park.

Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Many important battles and skirmishes were fought in Connecticut, including the Battle of Ridgefield and the Battle of Groton Heights.