Historical Marker
"Stepping Stone"
Historical marker location:
84 South Main Street, Cheshire, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.)
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.