Connecticut: Connecticut State Facts

Connecticut State Facts and Symbols State Flag State Bird: American Robin State Tree: White Oak State Flower: Mountain Laurel Statehood: Jan. 9, 1788 The Constitution State (5th state to sign) History - "Connecticut Compromise" Capital City of Hartford Located in Hartford County (Insurance Capital of the World) There are  8 Counties in Connecticut There are 186 Populated Towns and Cities in Connecticut Largest City: Bridgeport in Fairfield County The Most Populated Cities are Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, New Britain See Also: Connecticut Connecticut Blue Pages