Planted in Memory

Historical marker location:

East Granby, Connecticut

( Memorial is at the intersection of South Main Street and Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1973

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.