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The state of Connecticut was named for the Connecticut River. The word Connecticut is an English version of an Algonquian word meaning "long tidal river".
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How did Hartford become the capital in Connecticut?
Hartford became the capital of Connecticut Colony in 1662, and then became the state capital of Connecticut after the American Revolution. It was the largest city in Connecticut colony when it was named the capital.
Which state is considered as the first state?
Connecticut is nicknamed the Constitution State as well as the Nutmeg State. Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River, a major U.S. river that approximately bisects the state. Its capital city is Hartford.
The communities of Windsor and Wethersfield and Hartford united to form the colony of?
Connecticut. Your welcome.
What is the Connecticut charter?
The Connecticut Charter was the agreement with the king and Parliment that set the laws, punishments etc. for the colony of Connecticut.
What jobs were there in Connecticut - 1700s?
They were mostly farmers in Connecticut and had some indentured slaves.
What was conetecut named after?
Connecticut was named after the Connecticut River, which was named by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block in the early 1600s. The name "Connecticut" is believed to come from the Native American word "quinetucket," meaning "beside the long tidal river."
When was Hartford named Connecticut's capital?
in 1637
What state was named by Capt John Mason?
Connecticut.
How did Hartford become the capital in Connecticut?
Hartford became the capital of Connecticut Colony in 1662, and then became the state capital of Connecticut after the American Revolution. It was the largest city in Connecticut colony when it was named the capital.
How do you spell trumble Connecticut?
The famous Connecticut city is Trumbull, named for George Washington's advisor and Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785). It was divided from Stratford in 1797.
Where is the hardvard?
I'm guessing its in Connecticut since there capitol is named Hardvard.
Who is the best basketball player in Connecticut?
A guy named Rachid Dwyer
Who started the Connecticut colony?
The man who started the Connecticut colony was named Reverend Thomas Hooker. The state was founded in 1635 to 1636.
When is Connecticut's birthday?
Connecticut was founded as a colony in 1662, although there were settlements as early as the 1630's, led by a man named Thomas Hooker.
What state did Sybil Ludington live in?
Danbury Connecticut later named ludingtonville
What river begans in New Hampshire but is named for another state?
Connecticut River
Who was the leader of Connecticut as a colony?
The leader of the colony was a man named Steve Burton.
