Connecticut Information

Here are a few interesting facts about Connecticut

1. Nickname: The Constitution State
2. Statehood: 1788, 5th State
3. Population: 3,606,000 (2021)
4. Capitol: Hartford
5. Biggest City: Bridgeport
6. Abbreviation: CT
7. State Bird: American Robin
8. Flower: Mountain Laurel

The Nutmeg State

Early inhabitants had the reputation of being so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell wooden nutmegs. Originator of this story is Jude Hallibuton

Two Facts about Connecticut

Connecticut is both a New England state, and neighbor to New York City and Boston.

Nickname/Official designation “The Constitution State” was adopted by Act of Legislature in 1959.

Connecticut is Famous For:

Home to first hamburger 1895, Polaroid camera 1934, Helicopter 1939, Color TV 1948.

#1 Attraction in Connecticut

Mystic Seaport : The Museum of America and The Sea of Mystic. As the largest maritime museum in the US, the Mystic Seaport is an essential Connecticut stop.

Official state food of Connecticut is Pizza

Official state cookie is the snickerdoodle