The Founders Bridge

Historical marker location:

Hartford, Connecticut

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Columbus Boulevard and State Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2000

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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.