Connecticut became the 5th state on January 9, 1788. Hartford is the state capital. There are currently 8 former counties each with a courthouse. Counties were discontinued in 1960.
Click on a county below to learn more:
| Fairfield | Hartford | Litchfield | Middlesex | New Haven | ||||
| New London | Tolland | Windham |
Highest Point – Mount Frisell ( 2,380 feet ) is located in Litchfield County.
Lowest Point – Atlantic Ocean ( sea level )
Oldest Courthouse - New London County (1739)
Oldest Former Courthouse - Tolland County (Toland – 1823)
State House – Hartford
Governor Mansion – Hartford