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1639 - Trumbull was settled in 1639 as part of the town of Stratford.

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1696 - December 7 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways in the U.S. is completed to Trumbull.

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1797 - Trumbull was incorporated in 1797 and took as its namesake the Revolutionary War Governor Jonathan Trumbull.

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1819 - Trumbull
Trumbull, an interior post township, is situated 4 and a half miles from Bridgeport, 20 from New-Haven, and 55 from Hartford; bounded on the north and east by Huntington, on the south by Stratford, and on the west by Fairfield and Weston. Its average length is about 5 miles, and its average breadth 4 and a half miles, comprising about 22 square miles...
A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819

1836 - Trumbull
TRUMBULL, formerly North Stratford, originally belonged to Stratford. It was incorporated as a town in 1798. It is bounded north by Monroe, easterly by Huntington and Stratford, south by Bridgeport, and westerly by Weston. Its average length is about five wiles, and its breadth may average four and a half miles. The central part of the town is about five miles north from the city of Bridgeport.

The township is uneven, diversified with hills and vallies, and the prevailing character of the soil is a gravelly loam, and it is considerably productive. The lands are tolerably well adapted to the culture of grass, and to grazing. The township is centrally intersected by the Pequannock, a small stream, which discharges its waters into Bridgeport harbor. There are 4 houses of worship in the town, 2 Episcopal, 1 Congregationalist and 1 Methodist. The inhabitants are generally farmers. The population in 1810, was 1,241 ; in 1830, it was 1,242.

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1839 - Trumbull
Trumbull, Connecticut
Fairfield county. This territory was formerly called North Stratford, and was taken from Stratford and incorporated as a town in 1798. This is a small town of about 5 by 4 1/ 2 miles. It lies 5 miles N. from the city of Bridgeport. It is watered by the Pequannock which empties into Bridgeport harbor. The surface is varied by hills and valleys: the soil is a gravelly loam, productive of good crops of grain and hay. Population, 1830, 1,242. Tamtashua hill, in the north part of the town, is the first land seen, in this direction, from the ocean.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. Alphabetically arranged. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - Trumbull
Trumbull, a post-township in Fairfield co., Connecticut, about 26 miles W. by S. from New Haven, intersected by the Housatonic railroad. Population, 1309.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1865 - THE LAST MURDER BY RAIL.
Bridgeport, Conn., August 15. - An extra freight train was sent up the Housatonic Road this afternoon. By an accident to the cylinder of the engine, the freight train stopped on the track, near the paper mill at Trumbull, about three miles from this city. A flag was sent back on the track, by the conductor of the freight train, to warn the passenger train of the danger. When the latter train came up it hitched on to the freight, and was slowly drawing it back to Bridgeport at the rate of about eight miles an hour. When near the Pequennock mills the train was met by a new locomotive, coming up the track on a trial. At a curve on the road the new engine came suddenly in collision with the train backing down.

Several of the cars were entirely demolished, the engine going literally through the rear passenger car. Seven persons, three of them ladies, were instantly killed and twenty more fatally wounded, and several more slightly wounded. Very many were scalded by the steam issuing from ... Read MORE...

1906
Trumbull, a post-township (town) of Fairfield co., Conn on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 5 miles N. of Bridgeport. Pop. in 1900, 1587.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Trumbull:
Tashua Knolls Golf Course: If you're a golf enthusiast, Tashua Knolls Golf Course is the place to be. It offers beautiful fairways and a challenging course for golfers of all skill levels.

Pequonnock River Trail: Enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride along the Pequonnock River Trail. This scenic trail winds through lush forests and alongside the river, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle.

Trumbull Nature and Arts Center: This center is a great place for families and nature lovers. It features interactive exhibits, nature trails, and art displays that showcase the beauty of Trumbull's natural surroundings.

Trumbull Historical Society Museum: Discover the rich history of Trumbull at the Historical Society Museum. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs that provide insight into the town's past.

Twin Brooks Park: Twin Brooks Park is a popular spot for picnics, hiking, and sports activities. It has a playground for kids, ball... Read MORE...

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