Historical Marker
VFW Post 1684 Memorial
Historical marker location:
West Haven, Connecticut
( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of 1st Avenue and Spring Street, on the right when traveling south.)
The Connecticut River, which flows through the state, played a key role in the early settlement and development of Connecticut. The river provided a means of transportation for goods and people, and many of the state's early towns and cities were established along its banks.