The Lebanon Green Historic District in Connecticut

Welcome to the Lebanon Green Historic District, a historic site in the town of Lebanon, Connecticut. This mile-long town green was settled by Joseph Trumble in 1704. He raised cattle and operated a store, whose 1730 building became the War Office, where many meetings of the state's military council were held during the American Revolutionary War.

Step through this district, and you'll find a mix of old-school buildings. Included are the National Historic Landmark John Trumbull Birthplace, the William Williams House, and the 1730 War Office. While the civic buildings are 20th-century, the district includes buildings associated with the prominent Trumbull family and the family of William A. Buckingham, who was governor during the American Civil War. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Today, the green and its surrounding streets are lined with residences in 18th and 19th-century vernacular styles. The green's expanse of grassy meadows is a rare surviving example of an 18th-century town common in Connecticut. The Alden Tavern Site, now a parking lot, is also recognized for its archaeological potential. Dig?

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