Ms. DeCarlo's CT State Project

Fast Facts About Connecticut* The name CT comes from the Indian word Quinnehtukqut.* CT became a state on January 9, 1788.* Hartford is the state capitol.* Connecticut's population is about 3,600,000 citizens.* CT is known for our insurance companies.* The state nickname is the "Constitution State".* There are 162 towns in CT and 8 counties. We live in Fairfield County.* The state motto is "He Who is Transplanted, Still Sustains".* CT is in the northeast region of the United States.* Major Cities in CT: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and Stamford* State Governor: Daniel Malloy

State Symbols* State Flower: Mountain Laurel* State Bird: American Robin* State Insect: Praying Manthis* State Animal: Sperm Whale* State Tree: Charter Oak* State Fruit: Peach

Famous People From Connecticut* Edward Alexander Bouchet: first African American in the United States to earn a doctorate degree* Laura Wheeler Wharing: Famous artist and teacher from Hartford, CT*Benedict Arnold: General in the Revolutionary War, Known for be a traitor to the U.S.* J.P. Morgan:known for banking, J.P. Morgan Bank* Meg Ryan: Famous Actress from Fairfield, CT

CT State Tourism* You Can discover the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.* Essex Steam Train: One of the last steam trains in the country* People drive the Merritt Parkway for its beauty.* Two Aquariums: Mystic Aquarium ' Maritime Aquarium* Apple or berry picking at Lyman Orchards* Peabody Museum: natural history museum in New Haven, CT* You can tour Gillett Castle and go hiking on their grounds* Lighthouse Park in New Haven is famous for their light show each Christmas.* You can take a ride on an old trolly at the Trolly Museum.* Skiing, lakes, beaches and more* Captain's Cove: Seaport located in Bridgeport, CT* Groton Sub Base: take a tour on an old submarine