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Derby, Connecticut
Annual fireworks display from the Derby-Shelton Bridge
Annual fireworks display from the Derby-Shelton Bridge
Location in Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°19′36″N 73°04′56″W / 41.32667, -73.08222
NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford
Region The Valley
Named 1675
Incorporated (town) 1775
Incorporated (city) 1893
Government
 - Type Mayor-Board of aldermen
 - Mayor Anthony Staffieri
 - Chief administrator Philip Robertson
Area
 - Total 14. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. A New England City and Town Area or NECTA is a geographic and statistical entity defined by the U The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern Philip Wilfred Robertson was a New Zealand chemist university professor and writer Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 0 km² (5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi)
 - Land 12. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km² (5. 0 sq mi)
 - Water 1. 0 km² (0. 4 sq mi)
Elevation 31 m (102 ft)
Population (2005)
 - Total 12,536
 - Density 968/km² (2,507/sq mi)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code 06418
Area code(s) 203
FIPS code 09-19480
GNIS feature ID 0206671
Website: http://www.lnvalley.org/derby/

Derby is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 203 is a Telephone Area code that covers the southwestern part of Connecticut. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout New Haven County is located in the south central part of the U Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 12,391, at the 2000 census. With 5 square miles (13 km²) of land area, Derby is Connecticut's smallest municipality. Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America.

The town has a Metro-North railroad station called Derby-Shelton. The Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company, or MTA Metro-North Railroad, or more commonly Metro-North, is a Suburban commuter rail service The Derby-Shelton Metro-North Railroad station serves residents of Derby and Shelton Connecticut via the Waterbury Branch of the New Haven

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History

Derby was settled in 1642 as an Indian trading post under the name Paugasset. It was named after Derby, England in 1675. Derby (pronounced "dar-bee" /dˈɑːbɪ/ is a city in the East Midlands of England. [1]

In the Nineteenth century, both corsets and hoop skirts were manufactured in the city.

Charlton Comics, a comic book publishing company that existed from 1944 to 1986, was based in town. Charlton Comics was an American Comic book publishing company that existed from 1946 to 1986 having begun under a different name in 1944

Home of the Derby Red Raiders, state champions in football many times. Derby High has always been a school heavy on sports and for the smallest city in Connecticut, they do produce some athletes.

The Green received a complete makeover in the spring of 1999.

Derby sites on the National Register of Historic Places

Historical
population
of Derby[10]
1756 1,000
1774 1,889
1782 2,218
1790 2,994
1800 1,878
1810 2,051
1820 2,088
1830 2,253
1840 2,851
1850 3,824
1860 5,443
1870 8,020
1880 11,650
1890 5,969
1900 7,930
1910 8,991
1920 11,238
1930 10,788
1940 10,287
1950 10,259
1960 12,132
1970 12,599
1980 12,346
1990 12,199
2000 12,391
"D.W. Griffith (producer of silent films) was so pleased with the reception his Birth of a Nation received in Derby that he used the theater to try out several of his subsequent films before their general release," according to the Electronic Valley Web site. David Llewelyn Wark "D W" Griffith (January 22 1875 &ndash July 23 1948 was a premier pioneering Academy Award -winning American Film director. The Birth of a Nation (also known as The Clansman) a Silent film directed by D [6]
The Sterling Opera House was the first structure in Connecticut to be listed on the National Register.

Notable residents, past and present

Landmark

At the intersection of Seymour and Atwater avenues, the city has resurrected a "historic trough" -- a century-old granite structure with lion-head spigots-- as an entrance marker to the Derby Greenway. Also saint michaels church and the derby hook and ladder fire house. The 5-ton trough was at the site a hundred years ago. [10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 7 km² (5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 mi²). The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 12. 9 km² (5. 0 mi²) of it is land and 1. 0 km² (0. 4 mi²) of it (7. 41%) is water. The city is home to the 1. 4 km² (350 acre) Osbornedale State Park.

Demographics

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 12,391 people, 5,252 households, and 3,245 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 960. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/km² (2,487. 6/mi²). There were 5,568 housing units at an average density of 431. 7/km² (1,117. 8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90. 08% White, 3. 62% Black or African American, 0. 16% Native American, 1. 74% Asian, 0. 06% Pacific Islander, 2. 52% from other races, and 1. 82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7. 67% of the population.

There were 5,252 households out of which 27. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44. 1% were married couples living together, 13. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38. 2% were non-families. 32. 4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 32 and the average family size was 2. 94.

In the town the population was spread out with 21. 7% under the age of 18, 7. 2% from 18 to 24, 33. 0% from 25 to 44, 21. 5% from 45 to 64, and 16. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93. 4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89. 0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,670, and the median income for a family was $54,715. Males had a median income of $42,367 versus $30,458 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,117. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 6. 9% of families and 8. 3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 1% of those under age 18 and 7. 8% of those age 65 or over.

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[12]
Party Active Voters Inactive Voters Total Voters Percentage
  Democratic 2,834 42 2,876 42. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. 11%
  Republican 931 93 1,024 14. 99%
  Unaffiliated 2,802 121 2,923 42. 80%
  Minor Parties 7 0 7 0. 10%
Total 6,574 256 6,830 100%

Plans for the future

The Howe House "will become home of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Industrial Heritage Center; where the Derby Historical Society's extensive collection of Industrial Era artifacts will be properly displayed. Future educational programs will include student hands-on programs that will introduce the Industrial Revolution and the Valley's active role in this period. "[13]

Footnotes

Derby High School, about 1909
Derby High School, about 1909
  1. ^ Derby, Connecticut - LoveToKnow 1911
  2. ^ [1] "Osborne Homestead Museum" Web page on the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed on July 22, 2006. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  3. ^ [2] "Howe House" Web page at the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed July 22, 2006
  4. ^ [3] "Sterling Opera House" Web page at the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed July 22, 2006
  5. ^ [4] "What Do These Celebrities Have in Common" Web page as part of the Sterling Opera House Web pages at the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed July 22, 2006
  6. ^ a b [5] "They All Appeared at the Sterling Opera House" Web page at the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed July 22, 2006
  7. ^ [6] "Derby Public Library" Web page on the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed on July 22, 2006. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  8. ^ [7] "Derby History Quiz" page at the Electronic Valley Web site, accessed on July 22, 2006. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  9. ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who.  
  10. ^ [8] News story (writer and headline not known) in Connecticut Post June 23]], 2006 as quoted at "Derby, CT Politics" blog in an item, "A New Home for an Old Fountain," dated the same day, accessed July 22, 2006
  11. ^ American FactFinder. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  12. ^ Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved on 2006-10-02. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule
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