Historical Marker
Major John Mason
Historical marker location:
Windsor, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Palisado Avenue (Connecticut Route 159) and North Meadow Road, on the right when traveling north on Palisado Avenue.)
Marker installed: 1996
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.