Connecticut Abbreviation

What is the Abbreviation for Connecticut?
The two digit state code or abbreviation of Connecticut (CT) known as the "Constitution State". Connecticut has 8 counties, and the capital of the State is Hartford.

"CT"

The two digit state code or abbreviation of Connecticut is determined by taking the 'First and Last Letter' of the State's name. The two letter, no-period state abbreviation of CT is recommended by the U.S. Postal Service and should always be used where a ZIP code follows. The purpose of introducing the CT Abbreviation for Connecticut was to make room for ZIP codes in the mailing addresses. There was no attempt to standardize the format of the abbreviations which is why they are usually memorized.

Map of Connecticut

AP State Abbreviation
The AP State Abbreviations, the old State Abbreviations, are still in use. The AP State Abbreviation for Connecticut is:

"Conn."

The Associated Press (AP) style of abbreviation, the old style, is still used by journalists and business people. As some two digit state codes are determined from the first and last letter of the old abbreviation they are important to those learning about the abbreviations of the US States.

Connecticut - (CT) - Conn.

Map showing location of Connecticut in USA

Where is Connecticut? (CT)

The State of Connecticut is located in the north east United States and one of the original 13 colonies.

Abbreviation of Connecticut - Two Digit State Code Rules
There is no standard format to the State Abbreviations. It's therefore not surprising that you needed to know "What is the Abbreviation for Connecticut? The rules to determine the state acronym, or abbreviation is by the 'First Two Letters', the 'First and Last Letter', the 'Initial Letter of 2 words' and those determined by the 'First and Last Letter of the Old Abbreviation'.

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Connecticut Abbreviation (CT)

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Abbreviation (CT)

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