George Trevor

Historical marker location:

235 Derby Avenue, West Haven, Connecticut

( Marker is on Derby Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Yale Avenue, 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.