Historical Marker
Vernon
Historical marker location:
Vernon, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of W. Main Street and Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on W. Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1981
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.