Facts about Connecticut

Connecticut

Fast Facts about Connecticut
Fast info and fun facts about Connecticut! Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Connecticut ...

• Capital city of Connecticut - Hartford

• Info about Statehood - The Date that Connecticut was admitted to the Union - January 9, 1788
• Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:

  • Connecticut Abbreviation - Conn.

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 5544 square miles
• The Constitution - Connecticut was the 5th State to be admitted to the Union
• 3 Largest Cities in Connecticut - Bridgeport, New Haven and Stamford
• State Motto - " Qui transtulit sustinet " the State Motto is translated as " He who transplanted still sustains "
• Facts about the State Nickname - The Constitution State ( Three towns in Connecticut developed the first written constitution which was called "The Fundamental Orders" this declared that "the foundation of authority is in the free consent of the people" )
• Name of the Connecticut State Song is " Yankee Doodle " the original Composer is unknown however "The Yankee Doodle Boy" is another Yankee Doodle with Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan
• Short History of Connecticut - Admitted as one of the original Thirteen Colonies in 1788. Explored by Dutch navigators after 1614, and in 1635 colonists from Massachusetts Bay began to settle in the Connecticut River valley area.
• Origin of the name - the name was derived from the Indian name "Quinnehtukqut" which means "beside the long tidal river."

Best Places to Visit in Connecticut
Where are the best places to visit in Connecticut? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Connecticut? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Connecticut during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Connecticut. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Connecticut!

Best Places to Visit in Connecticut - Tourist attractions

• Beardsley Zoo
  The Children's Museum of South-eastern Connecticut
  Lake Compounce Theme Park
  Mystic Aquarium/Institute for Exploration
  Mystic Seaport

Best Places to Visit in Connecticut - Historical Sites

• Fort Griswold Battlefield
  Putnam Memorial Park
  Weir Farm National Historic Site
  Gay City State Park
  Macedonia Brook State Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Connecticut

The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Connecticut:

• Connecticut State Animal Symbol - Sperm Whale

• Connecticut State Bird Symbol - American Robin
• Connecticut State Flower Symbol - Mountain Laurel
• Connecticut State Insect Emblem - Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa)
• Tree - White Oak

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