Historical Marker

VFW 155mm Howitzer

Historical marker location:
Torrington, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Litchfield Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1995

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.
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