Brooklyn Civil War Monument

Historical marker location:

29 Canterbury Rd, Brooklyn, Connecticut

( Memorial is on Canterbury Road (Route 169) south of Winding Road, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1888

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.