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Connecticut Profile

One of the original 13 states, Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State." It gets its name from an Algonquian word meaning "land on the long tidal river." Hartford has been the capital of Connecticut since 1875 and the state flower is the mountain laurel. ...Read more here: Connecticut - The Constitution State

Capital City:
Hartford
Nickname:
Constitution State / Provision State / Nutmeg State
Motto:
Qui transtulit sustinet(He who transplanted still sustains)
Statehood:
January 9, 1788 (5th)
Origin of state's name:
Based on the Mohegan word, Quinnehtukqut, meaning "Long River Place" or "Beside the Long Tidal River"
Largest Cities:
Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury
Border States:
Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island
Land Area:
4,845 sq. mi.; 48th largest
State Bird:
Robin
State Flower:
Mountain laurel (kalmia latifolia)
State Tree:
White Oak (quercus alba)
State Song:
Yankee Doodle

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Connecticut Schools

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Elementary Schools

Putnam Elementary School
(860) 963-6925
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
Mathewson School
(203) 783-3527
466 West River St.
Milford, CT 06460

Middle Schools

Nathan Hale Ray Middle School
(860) 873-5081
1 Plains Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
Fitch Middle School
(860) 449-5620
61 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340

High Schools

Terryville High School
(860) 314-2777
21 North Main St.
Terryville, CT 06786
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
(203) 732-1800
141 Prindle Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401

Sex Offender Information for Connecticut

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In Connecticut, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.state.ct.us/dps/Sor.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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