Historical Marker
The Connecticut River
Historical marker location:
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
( Marker can be reached from College Street (Connecticut Route 154) east of Fenwick Street, on the left when traveling east.)
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.