Historical Marker
East Haddam
Historical marker location:
7 Main Street, East Haddam, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Norwich Road (Connecticut Route 82) and Lumber Yard Road, on the left when traveling east on Norwich Road.)
Marker installed: 1979
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.