Historical Marker
The deKoven House
Historical marker location:
27 Washington Street, Middletown, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and deKoven Avenue, 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.