Lebanon Green Historic District facts for kids
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Lebanon Green Historic District
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | CT 87 and W. Town St., Lebanon, Connecticut |
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| Area | 345 acres (140 ha) |
| Architect | Trumbull, John; Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002666 |
| Added to NRHP | June 04, 1979 |
The Lebanon Green Historic District is a special area in Lebanon, Connecticut, known for its history. It includes a long, grassy town common, almost a mile long. Many old buildings face this green, and some are on nearby streets too. This district is a great example of an old New England town center.
The green is bordered by Connecticut Route 87 to the north and West Town Street to the south. It stretches from Connecticut Route 289 to a point near Connecticut Route 207. The district has important town buildings like the town hall, library, and the Congregational church. These buildings were built in the 1900s, but the church looks like an older style from the 1700s.
Some very important buildings are also part of this district. These include the National Historic Landmark John Trumbull Birthplace and the William Williams House. Another key building is the War Office, built in 1730. Many important meetings for the state's military were held here during the American Revolutionary War. The entire district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
History of Lebanon Green
The town of Lebanon officially became a town in 1700. The area that is now the town green was settled by Joseph Trumble in 1704. Besides raising cattle, he also ran a shop. The building from his shop, built in 1730, is now known as the War Office.
The Town Common
The large, grassy area of the green is a rare example of an 18th-century town common in Connecticut. A "town common" was a shared open space in the center of a town. During the Revolutionary War, French soldiers even set up camp here.
Important Families and Buildings
Many buildings in the district are connected to the famous Trumbull family. Other buildings are linked to the family of William A. Buckingham. He was the governor of Connecticut during the American Civil War.
The town's official buildings are mostly found near the southern end of the green. The sides of the green are lined with homes built in the 1700s and 1800s. These homes show the common building styles of those times.
