Local Movers and Moving Companies Connecticut, CT

Connecticut is a great place to move to. But before you choose any movers from 123 Movers, make sure you read below to see what Connecticut really has to offer you.

Although the state of Connecticut is located in New England, its Southwestern tip is considered part of the New York metropolitan area. Connecticut is one of the original 13 colonies that helped the U.S fight and conquer England during the Revolutionary War. The great George Washington named Connecticut the "Provisions State" because of the aid it provided during the war.

Although you don’t hear much about Connecticut these days, it’s still home to many significant members of U.S. history:

Mark Twain: The famous author of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Samuel Colt: Inventor of the colt firearm.
Charles Goodyear: Inventor of vulcanized rubber (the material tires are made of).
Phineas T. Barnum: Co-founder of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus.
Noah Webster: Author of the first published dictionary (Webster’s Dictionary)

Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next famous Connecticutian.

Connecticut is a beautiful place to live. It has majestic greenery and spectacular real estate. Connecticut happens to have the most $1 million homes in Northeast U.S. Although expensive, this just shows the quality of life you’ll be living.

Connecticut is officially known as the "Constitution State" because it was the first state to accept a formal government. The body of laws they adopted are known as the Fundamental Orders. To learn more about Connecticut’s local government, visit CT.gov.

In terms of education, Connecticut is well know for Yale University which is considered one of the world’s richest and most well acclaimed universities. Aside from providing superb education, it’s also one of the largest employers in the state. To learn more about Connecticut’s educational system, visit the Connecticut Department of Education’s website.

Population Statistics:

• Population estimate: 3,504,809
• Persons under 5 years old: 6.0%
• Persons under 18 years old: 23.8%
• Persons 65 years old and over: 13.5%
• Female population: 51.4%
• Male Population: 48.6%