10 Towns In Connecticut With The Strangest Names You'll Ever See
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Taylor Ellis
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Connecticut towns have some pretty unique names! As one of the first colonies, it’s rich with names from Europe and the local Native American tribes. Even if the name doesn’t look strange, it may still have a strange pronunciation. There are so many Connecticut towns that sometimes even the Nutmeggers get it wrong. But I bet the long time residents will know all of these places!
Pronounced Paw-kit-uck, this tiny village is full of charm and history. It's also home to the Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum, which you should definitely check out.
Meaning "hilly place with farm," it's certainly accurate!
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"Quinnabog" is a quaint little village in Windham County. The name is usually said speedily, but the life there is pretty slow.
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Just ignore the s, folks! Located on the National Register of Historic Places, this town definitely deserves a visit.
This town doesn't look too funny, but the pronunciation sure is weird! Said like "legerd," people often get this one wrong.
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Mostly known for the Mohegan Sun Casino, this village is named for a Native American warrior.
This village in Enfield sure sounds accident prone! But as far as I know, it's safe.
Believe it or not, this is not a saloon. You probably won't even run in to a cowboy, as this is one of the villages in East Lyme.
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As the 287th wealthiest place in the United States, there's no surprise it has such a fancy name!
This name is just plain weird, but it's also fun to say!
These Connecticut towns may have strange names, but they sure are pretty! If you want more, check out this list of charming towns for some must visit spots!
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