Hebron, Connecticut
Hebron, Connecticut | |
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Town of Hebron | |
Motto: "Historic Charm...with a Vision for the Future"[1] | |
Coordinates: 41°39′N 72°23′W / 41.650°N 72.383°W | |
Country | United States |
U.S. state | Connecticut |
County | Tolland |
Region | Capitol Region |
Incorporated | 1708 |
Government | |
• Type | Board of selectmen/Town Manager |
• First selectman | Daniel E. Larson (R) |
• Selectmen |
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• Town Manager | Andrew Tierney |
Area | |
• Total | 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km2) |
• Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,098 |
• Density | 249/sq mi (96/km2) |
Eastern) | |
ZIP Codes | 06231, 06248 |
Area code(s) | 860/959 |
FIPS code | 09-37910 |
GNIS feature ID | 0213445 |
Website | www |
Hebron (
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History
The town of Hebron was settled in 1704, and incorporated on 26 May 1708 within Hartford County from Non-County Area 1 of the Connecticut Colony.[4] The diamond shape of the town seal has its origins in the diamond figure brand, , required on all horses kept in Hebron by a May 1710 act of the Colonial Assembly.[5]
Hebron became a town in Windham County upon its formation on 12 May 1726. It became a town in Tolland County upon its formation from part of Windham County on 13 October 1785.[6] On 13 October 1803 the town of Marlborough, Hartford County was created from parts of the towns of Colchester (New London County), Glastonbury (Hartford County), and Hebron.[7]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.3 square miles (97 km2), of which, 36.9 square miles (96 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of it (0.97%) is water.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1820 | 2,094 | — | |
1850 | 1,345 | — | |
1860 | 1,425 | 5.9% | |
1870 | 1,279 | −10.2% | |
1880 | 1,243 | −2.8% | |
1890 | 1,039 | −16.4% | |
1900 | 1,016 | −2.2% | |
1910 | 894 | −12.0% | |
1920 | 915 | 2.3% | |
1930 | 879 | −3.9% | |
1940 | 999 | 13.7% | |
1950 | 1,320 | 32.1% | |
1960 | 1,819 | 37.8% | |
1970 | 3,815 | 109.7% | |
1980 | 5,453 | 42.9% | |
1990 | 7,079 | 29.8% | |
2000 | 8,610 | 21.6% | |
2010 | 9,686 | 12.5% | |
2020 | 9,098 | −6.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
As of the
There were 2,993 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $115,980. Males had a median income of $62,109 versus $52,237 for females. The
Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 29, 2019[10] | |||||
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Party | Active Voters | Inactive Voters | Total Voters | Percentage | |
Democratic | 1,999 | 68 | 2,067 | 28.03% | |
Republican | 1,828 | 54 | 1,882 | 25.52% | |
Unaffiliated | 3,253 | 96 | 3,349 | 45.42% | |
Minor Parties | 73 | 3 | 76 | 1.03% | |
Total | 7,153 | 221 | 7374 | 100% |
Arts and culture
Annual cultural events
A major commercial attraction is the annual Hebron Harvest Fair,[11] which features bingo, fried foods, rides, prizes, arts & crafts, pig races, tractor pulls, prizes for the best pies and the biggest pumpkins. The event occurs every September. This event is not only for the people of Hebron, but also for many tourists visiting the town.
Parks and recreation
Hebron's most popular year-round recreation area is Gay City State Park, Connecticut's fourth-largest state park.[12] There is a 5-mile perimeter trail and an extensive network of cross trails that run throughout the park. All are suitable for woodland hiking and trail biking. Gay City also has a pond in which swimming is available in season, fishing, picnic areas, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.[13]
In addition, Hebron has several town parks and ballfields, and the Town Recreation Department has organized sports and other activities throughout the year. The rails-to-trails
Education
The town hosts the regional middle and high school RHAM High School for two adjacent towns, Marlborough and Andover.
Notable people
- Frank Aresti (born 1967), guitarist, Fates Warning
- Christopher Larkin(born 1987), actor, singer-songwriter
- Tom MacArthur (born 1960), congressman
- Samuel Morey (1762–1843), inventor
- US Senator and Governor of Vermont
- Governor of Connecticut
- A.J. Pollock (born 1987), outfielder for the Seattle Mariners
- Benjamin Trumbull (1735–1820), historian and preacher
References
- ^ "Town of Hebron Connecticut". Town of Hebron Connecticut. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Hebron town, Tolland County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "Rating the Towns 2010 Population". Connecticut Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
- ^ Conn. Col. Recs., 5:64.
- ^ Conn.Col.Records, 5:158
- ^ "Windham County Chronology". Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Conn. Spec. Acts 1803, 2:1157-1158.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 29, 2019" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ "Fair Future and Past". Hebron Harvest Fair. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ "List of Connecticut state parks", Wikipedia, July 24, 2022, retrieved December 25, 2022
- ^ "Gay City State Park--Activities". CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
External links
- Town of Hebron Connecticut Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- Hebron Historical Society
- Douglas Library