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) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
ZIP Codes | 06231, 06248 |
Area code(s) | 860/959 |
FIPS code | 09-37910 |
GNIS feature ID | 0213445 |
Website | www |
Hebron (/ˈhibrɪn/ HEE-brin) is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 9,098 at the 2020 census.[2] Hebron was incorporated May 26, 1708. In 2010, Hebron was rated #6 in Top Towns in Connecticut with population between 6,500 and 10,000, according to Connecticut Magazine.[3]
The villages of Hebron Center, Gilead and Amston, are located within Hebron. Amston has its own ZIP Code and post office. The remnants of two long since abandoned communities, Grayville and Gay City, are also located in Hebron. The site of the latter is now Gay City State Park.