Quick Facts about Connecticut

CT History & Facts
Quick Facts about Connecticut
By ClassBrain Staff
Apr 16, 2006, 23:19 PST

Connecticut Fun Facts

Capital:
Date of Statehood:
Flower:
Tree:
Bird:

Hartford
January 9, 1788
Mountain Laurel
White Oak
Robin

Merriam Webster Atlas
This atlas page contains a Connecticut state map and some quick facts. There is also a good explanation of the symbolism of the state flag.
Source: The New York Times and Merriam Webster

Explore the States
Read about why Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State."
Source: America’s Story from America’s Library - Library of Congress

Explore the States
Basic Connecticut facts and an overview of Connecticut's historic firsts.
Source: State of Connecticut

About Connecticut
Read interesting facts about the State of Connecticut. These are direct links to a few of the history sections:
The Land
Historical Firsts
Early History
Source: State of Connecticut

State Profile
Find just about anything on the State of Connecticut’s economy, environment, and census information that you could possibly imagine at this great site.
Source: Podunk

Quick Historical Facts
Click on the button for random historical facts such as: William Brown of Hebron, Connecticut, was awarded the Purple Heart for his gallant action at Yorktown, Virginia, on October 14, 1781.
Source: The Connecticut Historical Society

Selected Important Dates in Connecticut History
Review Connecticut’s history in this timeline, which covers historical happenings from 1614 to 1990.
Source: Connecticut Historical Commission

United States Census
Use the pull-down menu on the right hand side of the U.S. Census page to select your state. Get State and County statistics and demographics instantly!
Source: U.S. Census Bureau