According to the Connecticut State Library, one of the most unique things about Connecticut isn't its pizza, its fall foliage, or even its two-capital history. For such a small state, that's a surprisingly large number, and the reason goes all the way back to the colonial era. According to the Connecticut State Library, although Connecticut established eight counties beginning in the 1600s, they never developed the same level of authority found in most other states. It's not poor planning—it's nearly 400 years of history still shaping the way Connecticut operates today. Gallery Credit: Lou Milano5 Historic Connecticut Towns That Feel Frozen in Time Connecticut is full of towns people rush past on the highway without realizing what they’re missing.