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  1. Derby / ˈ d ɜːr b i / is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west-northwest of New Haven. It is located in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers.

  2. Nov 3, 2021 · The city of Derby, at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers, once covered a vast area comprising the now separate towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Seymour and Oxford. Nowadays at just 5.3 densely populated square miles, Derby is officially the smallest city in Connecticut.

  3. Derby, city, coextensive with the town (township) of Derby, New Haven county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S. It lies at the junction of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers, a few miles west of New Haven. Early settlement developed around a trading post established by Captain John Wakeman in 1642 in.

  4. Official Website of The City of Derby Connecticut.

  5. Derby. The City of Derby, located in New Haven County, is in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers. Occupied by John Wakeman in 1642 at an old Dutch trading post, the area was settled as a Native American trading post in 1654 and was named after Derby, England, in 1675. The City’s rivers made it an ...

  6. Sep 8, 2023 · Nestled in the scenic landscape of New Haven County, Connecticut, the town of Derby stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of history and contemporary life. With its roots tracing back to colonial times, Derby has evolved into a vibrant community that reflects its heritage while embracing the present.

  7. Derby, Connecticut. New Haven county. The Indian name of this town was Paugasset. It was purchased of the Indians, and incorporated in 1675. The surface of the town is uneven, with some fertile meadow on the banks of the rivers. Derby is watered by the Housatonick and Naugatuck rivers.

  8. History of Derby. The City of Derby, the smallest city in the state of Connecticut, covers 5.3 sq. miles and has 12,080 residents. It is located in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers.

  9. From farmland to the river's edge, Derby is a community that was built through innovation and industriousness. Its rich history includes a colorful cast of characters from an affluent sea captain to a Revolutionary War officer to a founding father of the Industrial Revolution.

  10. The city of Derby, located in New Haven County, is in southwest Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers. Settled as a Native American trading post in 1654, it was named after Derby, England, in 1675. The city’s rivers made it an ideal spot for manufacturing.

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