Beacon Falls

Historical marker location:

Beacon Falls, Connecticut

( Marker is on Maple Avenue near Burton Road, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1971

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.