Connecticut

Brigeport Top Tourist Sites Nathan Hales schoolhouse, because he was one of the first people to teach girls. Nathan Hale was also a national spy in the Revolutionary War. Mystic Seaport a re-creation of the 19th centry water front village and shipyard. Groton, because that was where the first submarine the USS Nautilus was launched, you can walk threw the control room. State Symbols Bird: American Robin. Flower: Mountain Laurel Nickname: Constitution State Motto: "He who transplanted still sustains" Famous or Fun Facts Eli Whitney born in Connecticut invented the cotton gin. Connecticut is rated the best place to see dinosaur tracks. The Bradly-Smith company created the first lollipop. Geography Connecticut was shaped by glaciers. Connecticut is covered in mountains. About 60% of Connecticut's land is covrerd with forests of ash, beech, birch, hickory, maple, and, oak. Connecticut has 11 rivers. Climate Average temp. is 71 degrees in summer, and 24 in the winter. Connecticut's weather can vary there can be hurricanes, blizzards, and droughts. ||
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