Derby, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Derby is a city in southwestern Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers. It forms part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, with a compact settlement shaped by its river setting. The township was established in 1675, and the city received its charter in 1893. Agriculture and maritime trade preceded the growth of manufacturing, supported by river transportation and water power. Route 8 connects Derby with other communities in the valley.