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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1891
A map from 1891 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1902
A map from 1902 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1906
A map from 1906 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1909
A map from 1909 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1922
A map from 1922 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1892
A map from 1892 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Connecticut, 1912
A map from 1912 of Connecticut showing the State capital of Hartford, counties and county seats, major cities and towns, railroads, lakes and rivers, and the coastal features of the Long Island Sound. A grid reference in the margins of...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Sabino (Passenger Steamboat)
One of only two surviving members of the American "mosquito fleet", small steamers that served the inland waters of the United States.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Emma C. Berry
One of the oldest surviving commercial vessels in the United States.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Oliver Ellsworth Homestead
Home of Oliver Ellsworth, the second Chief Justice of the United States.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Connecticut: Litchfield Historic District
Well-preserved late 18th-early 19th century New England town that was the state's first historic district.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The Early United States, 1790
A map of the United States in 1790 showing the territorial claims of the states at the time, and the British and Spanish possessions and territory disputes. The map shows the frontier lines or extent of settlement from the coast of Maine...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The United States, 1800
A map of the United States in 1800 showing the territorial claims of the states at the time, the British and French possessions, and territory disputes. The map shows the frontier lines or extent of settlement from the coast of Maine to...
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States at the Close of the Revolution, 1783
A map of the United States at the close of the American Revolutionary War (1783) showing the newly formed States, and their claims to the lands west of the Allegheny Mountains to the Mississippi River. The map notes that the territory...
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Etc: The Revolution in New England States, 1774 1783
A map of America's New England states during the time of the American Revolution, including Maine, New Hampshire (with Vermont), Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Long Island. The map shows major cities, towns, forts, battle...
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Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Tall Tales
This site provides brief tall tales from many different states. The site also provides what they all have in common.
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University of Connecticut: The Geographer's Craft: Map Projection Overview
An advanced overview of map projections with illustrative graphics. Created by Peter H. Dana, Department of Geography, University of Texas at Austin in 1995.
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Connecticut State Flag
Provides extensive information regarding Connecticut's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: The Great Compromise
Covers details of the Great Compromise which was presented at the Constitutional Convention. It consisted of the idea of proportional representation in the lower house (House of Representatives) and equal representation of the states in...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1821
A map of the United States and territories in 1821 after the Missouri Compromise, showing the Free States and territories, the Slave States and territories, and the transitional territories at the time. The map is color-coded to show the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: United States, 1789
A map of the United States in 1789, showing the State territorial claims, territories, and areas of territorial dispute. The map is color-coded to show States, territories, British possessions, and Spanish possessions, and shows the...
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People of Connecticut: Charles Goodyear
At this site you can read about Charles Goodyear. This man invented the vulcanization of rubber in 1844.
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People of Connecticut: Samuel Colt
A biography about the maker of the pistol with a revolving cylinder.