Historical Marker

Impressionism in Connecticut

Historical marker location:
Kent, Connecticut
( Marker is on Kent Cornwall Road (U.S. 7), on the right when traveling north.)

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.