The first automobile law was passed by the state of CT in 1901. The speed limit was set at 12 miles per hour.
Bristol, CT is considered the "Mum City" of the USA because of the many Chrysanthemums grown and sold to various states and Canada.
Faith
The first golf tournament in Connecticut for women only was held in Waterbury on June 12, 1917.
Helicopters
Connecticut is home to the first helicopter created in 1939.
Insurance
The first car insurance in the United States was started in Connecticut.
Native American
The first human inhabitants of present-day Burlington were members of the Tunxis Tribe, who belonged to a confederation of Algonquian Indians. Legend holds they used the area as a hunting ground.
Pigs
Cattle branding in the United States began in Connecticut when farmers were required by law to mark all of their pigs.
Praying Mantis
Connecticut State insect is the Praying Mantis.
Robins
The Robin Is The State Bird Of Connecticut.
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