State of Ohio Trumbull County - 1876 dated $100 Municipal County Bond

$100 7% Bond. Attractive and Rare!

Trumbull County, Ohio, was established on July 10, 1800, by Governor Arthur St. Clair. It was carved out of a vast portion of the Northwest Territory, encompassing the entire Connecticut Western Reserve, a region often referred to as “New Connecticut” due to its settlement by New Englanders. Named after Jonathan Trumbull Sr., a Revolutionary War governor and a friend of George Washington, the county was founded before Ohio became a state. Warren was designated as the county seat and quickly emerged as a prominent early hub, attracting many Revolutionary War veterans among its early pioneers. The region’s history is deeply intertwined with this New England heritage, evident in the colonial-style architecture, town greens, and the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, which is housed in the former Connecticut Land Company headquarters.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Trumbull County played a significant role in American history, particularly as a center of anti-slavery sentiment. It boasted over 150 miles of Underground Railroad escape routes, the most of any Ohio county. The county experienced rapid industrial growth along the Mahoning River, with cities like Warren and Niles developing robust manufacturing sectors. In contrast, areas like Mesopotamia maintained their rural traditions, serving as a home to a large Amish community. As the county matured, it became renowned as the birthplace of President William McKinley and a key location for steel production and manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. Today, the Trumbull County Historical Society diligently works to preserve this rich and multifaceted heritage.