Middletown World War II Monument

Historical marker location:

Middletown, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street (Connecticut Route 66) and Veterans Way, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.)

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.