Simsbury Historical Marker

Located on the front lawn at Town Hall. This 2-​sided marker (same text on both sides) gives a brief history of the Town of Simsbury.
The text reads:
Simsbury
(Massaco Plantation)
Manufactory for tar, pitch and turpentine established here in 1642. Destroyed by fire of Indian origin in 1647. Local tribal lands were deeded in reparation. Named Simsbury in 1670 and granted town privileges by the General Court of the Colonie of Connecticut. Burned by hostile Indians March 26, 1676. Reconstruction commenced in the Spring of 1677.
Here Began
Copper Mining and Smelting 1705
Manufacture of Steel 1727
Copper Coinage 1737
Safety Fuse 1836
Silver Plating of spoons and forks 1845
Connecticut Historical Commission
1970
The marker is very visible from Hopmeadow Street (the main drag in town) and sits in a prominent position in a nice landscaped area in front of Town Hall.
The blue paint and white lettering are in pretty good condition.