Ms. McNally's CT State Glog

Fun Facts* Connecticut became a state on January 9, 1788.*Connecticut is located in the north east.*The governor of CT is Daniel Malloy.* Our state capitol is Hartford.* Our population is approximately 3,600,000 people.* CT's state song is Yankee Doodle.*CT has 8 counties. We live in Fairfield County.Connecticut's neighbor is New York.

Connecticut

State SymbolsState bird: American RobinState Flower: Mountain LaurelState Motto: He Who is Transplanted Still SustainsState Tree: Charter OakState Animal: Sperm WhaleState Insect: Praying Manthis

Famous People From CT* Edwin Land: Created the Polaroid Camera* Jonathan Edwards: Scholar, educator, famous for his sermons* Brooke Burke: Famous model, and best know for being a cohost on "Dancing With the Stars"* Meg Ryan: Famous actress born in Fairfield, CT* J.P. Morgan: Founded JP Morgan Banking Company

Tourist Attractions* Two Aquariums: Mystic Aquarium ' Maritime Aquarium* Sherwood Island State Park: Public beach and park* Mark Twain House: Located in Hartford, CT* Essex Steam Train: One of the last steam trains in the United States* Pez Factory: located in Orange, CT* Gillette Castle: refurbished castle that you can tour and hike the surrounding land* Captains Cove: Seaport located in Bridgeport, CT