Trumbull, Nebraska

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Trumbull is a village in Nebraska. The village is located almost entirely within Clay County with a small portion of the village in Adams County. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 212.

1 Geography
2 History
3 Education
4 Demographics
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Skyline of Trumbull, Nebraska

Trumbull Village Hall

Trumbull is located at 40°40'45" North, 98°16'28" West (40.679114, -98.274411)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

[edit] History

In the spring of 1873 the Sleuman brothers, George and Sewell, homesteaded in northwest Clay County Nebraska. The Upton Holderman family arrived that fall, and the Gabriel Huffs and Murry Pattons followed. Out of a need for an education for their children, a school was built near Sleuman's sod house. Mary Huff taught the classes that fall. In winter there were also "literary meetings" for adults and quilting bees for the ladies.

It was near this farm that the Ludlow post office was established. Beginning on January 2, 1880, the mail was dispersed twice weekly by postmaster Gabriel Huff.

By 1883 there were 15 homes in the vicinity. Many families attended the Salem Baptist Church in the southwest corner of Hamilton County Nebraska, organized by an itinerant pastor, Albert Trumbull, in 1875. Others attended Methodist services held in the Sleuman schoolhouse, organized by Rev. Relm in 1879. Meetings of the Christian Church were first recorded in 1892.

When the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad extended its tracks from Aurora, Nebraska to Hastings, Nebraska, it was obvious that a station would be needed along the way. E.J. Parker and a Mr. Lamb anticipated that it would be established at the half-way point, and proceeded to build a store at that location. The railroad officials, however, decided on two stations, so the little store was moved several miles south to become the first business in Trumbull. The Lincoln Land Company platted the town in 1886. By the time the first train arrived in September, the town had a grain elevator, a lumberyard, and several houses. It has been said that the town was named "Trumbull" for an official on the railroad, but in reality it was to honor the minister who established the first church in the area.

Clay County District 48, approximately three square-miles, was organized in 1875. School was held in a sod house on Ed Eller's farmstead 2 miles east of the present day village. Miss Ollie Campbell, the first teacher, lived with the Ellers. After a term in the "soddy", classes were moved to a new schoolhouse about one-half mile east of what became the town.

The Ferguson Elevator had the first telephone in 1897. By 1903 there were nine phone patrons among the local businesses. The Hamilton County Telephone Company organized in 1904 and built an office to house the equipment and switchboard. The manager lived in the house to provide 24-hour service. This equipment was used until 1955, when a dial system was installed. Another switchboard was located in the McCoy family farmhouse to connect users with Giltner area subscribers.

In 1912 a new schoolhouse was built. State laws passed in 1914 provided for consolidation of small districts, and required each county to provide secondary level classes for all who wanted it. In 1915 Nella Hart, Mrs. J.M. Combs, and Gertrude Boggs were instrumental in initiating a vote for consolidation, setting school district "101" apart to be used as an example for other counties in the state.

By 1914 Trumbull was a bustling community of over 250 people. The two banks had combined assets of $22,000, with local business houses providing for all the needs and wants of the town. In the period from 1912-20, about 24 buildings in Trumbull burned due to fires of "undetermined origin." No one was ever apprehended, but the early development of brick buildings provided a progressive look to the town it might not have had otherwise.

The Warren Peony Gardens, located south of Trumbull, attracted many visitors around Memorial Day. Herbert Warren was recognized by horticulturists across the nation for developing many new varieties of the peony flower. The industry peaked in the late 1920-30s.

World War II created great changes due to the town's close proximity to the Harvard Air Base and Hastings Naval Ammunitions Depot. The population of Trumbull mushroomed as the community conducted scrap metal drives, raised victory gardens, and donated food for the North Platte Canteen.

Trumbull's present population of 212 includes many third and fourth-generation families. Few businesses remain, but with modern transportation, they are a 10 minute drive away.

-Portions taken from writings of By Beth Askey and Fran Kreutz

[edit] Education

Trumbull Schools consildated with Doniphan Public schools in 2000 to form Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools. All classes for grades kindergarten through 12th grade are taught at the School Building in Doniphan, Nebraska.

Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 212 people, 76 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density is 190.4/km² (489.4/mi²). There are 80 housing units at an average density of 71.8/km² (184.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 99.53% White, and 0.47% Asian.

There are 76 households out of which 43.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% are married couples living together, 7.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% are non-families. 15.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.79 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the village the population is spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $39,375, and the median income for a family is $46,042. Males have a median income of $30,179 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village is $17,907. 6.3% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. 10.9% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.