Historical Marker

Sprague

Historical marker location:
1 Main Street, Sprague, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 97) and W Main Street (Connecticut Route 207), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1974

In 1650, Connecticut passed a law that prohibited the use of tobacco on the Sabbath. Violators were subject to a fine of one shilling.