Connecticut Facts and Trivia #4

 

Here are 10 more fun facts about CT:

 

  • The first English settlers of Connecticut arrived in 1636, settling the plantations of Windsor, Hartford and Wethersfield.
     
  • The Monroe Town seal is in the form of a circle with the words "Town of Monroe Connecticut" written in the outer rim of the seal. Inside this outer circle is a profile of a bust of James Monroe, who was the fifth President of the United States, serving from 1817-1825.
     
  • Originally, Montville, along with Groton and Waterford, was a part of New London. New London was settled in 1646 under the name of Pequot, so called after the Pequot Indians, the name changing to New London in 1658.
     
  • B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill is the only steam-powered Cider Mill in the United States and is located in Mystic.
     
  • 7-year-old James Thorsell designed the New Hartford "Town Bicentennial Emblem".
     
  • New Milford's worst disaster struck in 1902 when the main business section centered on Bank Street was almost completely leveled by the "Great Fire".
     
  • Named in 1724 for the stony character of the hilly countryside, North Stonington was incorporated in 1807.
     
  • To register to vote in Connecticut you must:
    • Be a U.S. citizen;
    • Be a resident of a Connecticut Town;
    • Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
    • Not be convicted of a felony

     
  • The manufacturing of the first safety fuse started in Simsbury in 1836.
     
  • In 1728, the first steel mill operating in America was located in Simsbury.

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    5 Comments on Connecticut Facts and Trivia #4

    APR
    13
    2009
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    I loveit! The only steam-powered cider mill in the country! Burning coal, gas or oil?
    12:03am • #1
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    Hi Michael: I have to check on that - I will report back!

    :)
    7:06am • #2
    APR
    18
    2009

    Well, I guess I won't be moving to Connecticut since I knod of like to vote -- LOL.
    2:31am • #3
    APR
    19
    2009
    320,246 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

    Hi Russel: It's ok the elections are all rigged anyway!

    :)
    4:15pm • #4
    MAY
    01
    2009
    320,246 Points 2 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

    Hi Michael: Here is the answer - took me a bit to get it but Anette from Clyde's Cider Mill says:

    "We used to use wood or coal but we now use oil.  We could go back to coal or wood if we had to but oil is just easier.  The short version is the steam is made in the boiler from the boiler it goes to the steam engine which turns the belts which runs the whole mill.  It runs the convyer which brings the apples to the grinder.  It runs the grinder which grinds the apples and it also runs the press which presses the juice out of the apples. "

    :)
    9:01am • #5


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