A SERIES ON THE 50 UNITED STATES

Connecticut

Travel the USA

Patricia Hamlett
The Shortform
Published in
Oct 8, 2022

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Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut became a state on January 9, 1788

Map of USA

Capital: Hartford

Photo by Pixabay

Bordering States: Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island

Population: 3,605,944

Photo by David Mark Pixabay

Beautiful Thimble Island above is part of a chain of 365 islands in Stony Creek Harbor. Residential and vacation homes are located there.

Hartford, CT — Photo by Shahid Tanweer

Fun Facts:

State Flower: Mountain Laurel

Photo by Sunsetoned Pexels

State Bird: Robin

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Patricia Hamlett
The Shortform

Formerly retired schoolteacher. I enjoy international travel. I taught school in Cairo, Egypt, for three years, and my goal is to publish a motivational book.