Ellington

Historical marker location:

Ellington, Connecticut

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Connecticut Route 286) and Park Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1972

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.