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!
- Pawcatuck
The Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum/Facebook 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.
- Barkhamsted
Morrow Long/Flickr Meaning “hilly place with farm,” it’s certainly accurate!
- Quinebaug
John Phelan/Wikimedia “Quinnabog” is a quaint little village in Windham County. The name is usually said speedily, but the life there is pretty slow.
- North Grosvenordale
Marcbela/Wikimedia Just ignore the s, folks! Located on the National Register of Historic Places, this town definitely deserves a visit.
- Ledyard
Pi.1415926535/WIkimedia This town doesn’t look too funny, but the pronunciation sure is weird! Said like “legerd,” people often get this one wrong.
- Uncasville
grendelkhan/Wikiemdia Mostly known for the Mohegan Sun Casino, this village is named for a Native American warrior.
- Hazardville
John Phelan/Wikimedia This village in Enfield sure sounds accident prone! But as far as I know, it’s safe.
- Golden Spur
Google Maps 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.
- Cos Cob
Caltrop/Wikimedia As the 287th wealthiest place in the United States, there’s no surprise it has such a fancy name!
- Ballouville
Ymblanter/Wikimedia 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!
The Stanton-Davis Homestead Museum/Facebook
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.
Morrow Long/Flickr
Meaning “hilly place with farm,” it’s certainly accurate!
John Phelan/Wikimedia
“Quinnabog” is a quaint little village in Windham County. The name is usually said speedily, but the life there is pretty slow.
Marcbela/Wikimedia
Just ignore the s, folks! Located on the National Register of Historic Places, this town definitely deserves a visit.
Pi.1415926535/WIkimedia
This town doesn’t look too funny, but the pronunciation sure is weird! Said like “legerd,” people often get this one wrong.
grendelkhan/Wikiemdia
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.
Google Maps
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.
Caltrop/Wikimedia
As the 287th wealthiest place in the United States, there’s no surprise it has such a fancy name!
Ymblanter/Wikimedia
This name is just plain weird, but it’s also fun to say!
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