Hebron, Connecticut

Hebron, Connecticut
Town of Hebron
Old Town Hall
Old Town Hall
Official seal of Hebron, Connecticut
Motto: 
"Historic Charm...with a Vision for the Future"[1]
Hebron's location within Tolland County and Connecticut
Hebron's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Map
Map
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Coordinates: 41°39′N 72°23′W / 41.650°N 72.383°W / 41.650; -72.383
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1708
Government
 • TypeBoard of selectmen/Town Manager
 • First selectmanDaniel E. Larson (R)
 • Selectmen
  • Clara O'Brien (R)
  • Gail B. Richmond (R)
  • Brian O'Connell (D)
  • Mark Stuart (D)
 • Town ManagerAndrew Tierney
Area
 • Total37.3 sq mi (96.6 km2)
 • Land36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (0.9 km2)
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,098
 • Density249/sq mi (96/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
06231, 06248
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-37910
GNIS feature ID0213445
Websitewww.hebronct.com

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.

  1. ^ "Town of Hebron Connecticut". Town of Hebron Connecticut. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Hebron town, Tolland County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Rating the Towns 2010 Population". Connecticut Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2012.