Historical Marker
Abraham Pierson
Historical marker location:
75 East Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 1) and Morgan Park, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1874
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.