Trumbull, town, Fairfield County, southwestern Connecticut, on the Pequonnock River; near Bridgeport; incorporated 1797. It is a residential center and has some industry, including the manufacture of electronic equipment, machinery, and rubber products. The community was settled in the mid-17th century as part of Stratford, from which it subsequently was separated. In 1797 the town was named for the then governor of Connecticut, Jonathan Trumbull. Population 32,989 (1980); 32,016 (1990); 32,000 (1996 estimate).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Trumbull Information info Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
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