Connecticut State Name Origin

The name Connecticut originates from the Indian word "Quinnehtukqut" (beside the long tidal river). The name Connecticut was established early in the 1600's (referring to the Connecticut River).

Source:	About Connecticut - name origin: State of Connecticutt The Golden Hill Indians of the Paugussett Indian Nation?
Links:	State of Connecticut Symbols: Connecticut official website State Name Origins - 50 States

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