36-505: Benjamin Trumbull (19 December 1735 – 2 February 1820) was an early American historian and preacher. Benjamin Trumbull was born in Hebron , Connecticut Colony , in 1735 to Benjamin Trumbull. He graduated from Yale University in 1759 and studied theology under Reverend Eleazar Wheelock . Wheelock delivered his ordination sermon in 1760, commending him to the people of North Haven as “not
72-794: A National Scenic Byway traveling through rural communities from the New London County line in Canterbury to the Massachusetts state line in Woodstock. Other secondary north–south roads are Routes 89 , 198 , 97 , 21 , and 49 . Major east–west routes are U.S. Route 44 from the Tolland County line at Ashford to the Rhode Island state line at Putnam, and U.S. Route 6 from the Tolland County line at Windham to
108-470: 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
144-656: A sensual, sleepy, lazy, dumb dog, that could not bark back.” Trumbull began as a pastor on December 24, 1760, at the Congressional Church in New Haven . He was a pastor for about sixty years, his preaching being interrupted only by the Revolution , in which he served both as a volunteer and as chaplain for the Wadsworth's Brigade under James Wadsworth . After the war he published a pamphlet sustaining
180-544: A town in Windham County upon its formation on May 12, 1726. It became a town in Tolland County upon its formation from part of Windham County on October 13, 1785. On October 13, 1803, the town of Marlborough , Hartford County was created from parts of the towns of Colchester ( New London County ), Glastonbury (Hartford County), and Hebron. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
216-511: 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. In addition, Hebron has several town parks and ballfields, and the Town Recreation Department has organized sports and other activities throughout
252-724: Is one of the eight historical counties in the U.S. state of Connecticut , located in its northeastern corner. As of the 2020 census , the population was 116,418, making it the least populous county in Connecticut. It forms the core of the region known as the Quiet Corner . Windham County is included in the Worcester , MA -CT Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Boston -Worcester- Providence , MA- RI - NH -CT Combined Statistical Area . The entire county
288-912: Is the Moosup Valley State Park Trail that starts in Plainfield and continues down into the state border with Rhode Island which it continues as Washington Secondary Rail Trail . Smaller trails include the Quinebaug River Trail and the Putman River Trail . The primary law enforcement agency most Windham County towns is the Connecticut State Police , primarily Troop D based in Danielson which serves Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam (outside
324-435: Is the annual Hebron Harvest Fair, 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. Hebron's most popular year-round recreation area is Gay City State Park , Connecticut's fourth-largest state park. There
360-701: Is within the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor , as designated by the National Park Service . The area that is now Windham County became of interest to the English around 1635, but went unsettled for over fifty years due to its lack of access to the shore. John Winthrop the Younger took a strong interest to this land, purchased land from the Narragansetts, and
396-827: The Air Line State Park Trail and the Hop River State Park Trail , both these trails enter the county through Windham . The Hop River Trail ends at the Air Line Trail shortly after entering the county, while the Air Line Trail continues all the way into Putnam . Another section of the Air Line Trail is in Thompson , which continues to the border with Massachusetts which it counties as the Southern New England Trunkline Trail . Another shorter trail
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#1732775746733432-539: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 521 square miles (1,350 km ), of which 513 square miles (1,330 km ) is land and 8.5 square miles (22 km ) (1.6%) is water. The highest point in Windham County is Snow Hill in Ashford at 1,210 feet. County level government in the state of Connecticut was abolished in 1960. All government affairs and services are administered by either
468-411: The 44,810 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.3% were non-families, and 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age was 39.2 years. The median income for a household in
504-869: The Emigration of Its First Planters from England, in 1630, to the Year 1764; and to the Close of the Indian Wars (New Haven, CT: Maltby, Goldsmith, & Co. and Samuel Wadsworth, 1818). The manuscript collections from which this history is compiled are in the Yale library. His grandson Lyman Trumbull was a U.S. Senator from Illinois . Trumbull was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1814. AAS holds original copies of over 40 titles related to, or authored by Trumbull, as well as
540-529: The New London County line at Plainfield to the Massachusetts state line at Thompson. The southern part of I-395 is part of the Connecticut Turnpike , which branches off the interstate in Killingly and runs east–west from I-395 exit 35, to U.S. Route 6 at the Rhode Island state line. Other north–south routes include Route 12 , which parallels I-395 through many local communities, Route 169 ,
576-482: The Rhode Island state line at Killingly. U.S. Route 6 has short expressway segments in Windham and Killingly. Other secondary east–west roads are Routes 14 , 101 , 171 , and 197 . Windham Airport is the primary airport for the county, located three miles from Willimantic . Other smaller airports include Woodstock Airport and Danielson Airport . There are many bike paths in the county. The major two trails are
612-812: The SSD), Scotland, Sterling, Thompson, Woodstock and I-395 between exit 28 and the MA border. Troop C, based in Tolland, covers the town of Ashford, and Troop K, based in Colchester, covers the town of Windham. Only three municipalities in the county (the town of Plainfield, the Willimantic Special Services District, and the Putnam Special Services District), have their own local police departments that serve as
648-524: The boundary dispute between the towns of Windham and Mansfield was resolved. On June 6, 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau formally recognized Connecticut's nine councils of governments as county equivalents instead of the state's eight counties. Connecticut's county governments were disbanded in 1960, and the councils of governments took over some of the local governmental functions. Connecticut's historical counties continue to exist in name only, and are no longer considered for statistical purposes. According to
684-747: The claim of Connecticut to the Susquehanna purchase , which influenced the decision of Congress in her favor. Yale gave him the degree of D.D. in 1796. He published Twelve Discourses on the Divine Origin of the Holy Scriptures (Hartford: Hudson and Goodwin, 1790); A General History of the United States of America; from the Discovery, in 1492, to 1792, . . . . that was intended to be three volumes, but he lived only to complete
720-491: The county was $ 59,370 and the median income for a family was $ 69,642. Males had a median income of $ 48,880 versus $ 36,873 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,457. About 8.7% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. Data is from the 2010 United States Census and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Windham County had leaned Democratic at
756-406: The county was 89.6% white, 2.2% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 4.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 18.8% were Irish , 13.5% were English , 11.7% were French Canadian , 11.5% were Italian , 10.2% were German , 9.3% were Polish , and 2.9% were American . Of
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#1732775746733792-578: The first, Vol. I: Exhibiting a General View of the Principal Events, from the Discovery of North America, to the Year 1765 (New York: Williams & Whiting, 1810); and A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical, from the Emigration of Its First Planters from England, in MDCXXX, to MDCCXIII (Hartford: Hudson & Goodwin, 1797), later expanded in a second edition to A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical, from
828-666: The manuscript of his General History of the United States He died in North Haven, Connecticut . Hebron, Connecticut Hebron ( / ˈ h i b r ɪ n / 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 . Hebron was incorporated May 26, 1708. In 2010, Hebron
864-410: The presidential level since 1992, until it voted for Donald Trump in 2016. It backed Trump again in 2020 with a higher vote share, but by a smaller margin due to vote splitting by third parties in 2016. Boroughs are incorporated portions of one or more towns with separate borough councils, zoning boards, and borough officials. Villages are named localities, but have no separate corporate existence from
900-464: The primary law enforcement in those areas. Eastern Connecticut State University located in Willimantic also has its own local police department (established under Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 10a-142) which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the university campus even though they are located within the Willimantic Special Services District. The Windham County Sheriff's Department
936-511: The state or local municipality. The office of county high sheriff was abolished by constitutional referendum in 2000. All former functions of the county sheriff's office are now carried out by the state marshals service. The last high sheriff (or official for that matter) of Windham County was Thomas W. White, who left office in 2000 due to the discontinuation of the county sheriff's departments in Connecticut. Major highways through Windham County include Interstate 395 , which runs north–south from
972-467: The town has a total area of 37.3 square miles (97 km ), of which 36.9 square miles (96 km ) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km ) (0.97%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 8,610 people, 2,993 households, and 2,466 families residing in the town. The population density was 233.3 inhabitants per square mile (90.1/km ). There were 3,110 housing units at an average density of 84.3 per square mile (32.5/km ). The racial makeup of
1008-401: The town was 97.69% White , 0.58% African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.56% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.20% from other races , and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population. 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
1044-402: The year. The rails-to-trails Airline Trail State Park goes through Hebron, with several access points for walkers, bikers and horseback riders. The town hosts the regional middle and high school RHAM High School for two adjacent towns, Marlborough and Andover . Windham County, Connecticut Willimantic (1893–1960) Windham County ( / ˈ w ɪ n d ə m / WIN -dəm )
1080-485: 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 per capita income for the town was $ 39,775. About 0.3% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. A major commercial attraction
1116-480: Was created from Hartford and New London counties on May 12, 1726, by an act of the Connecticut General Court. The act establishing the county states: In May 1749, the town of Woodstock (formerly New Roxbury), Worcester County , Province of Massachusetts Bay , was unilaterally annexed by Connecticut Colony and assigned to Windham County. In 1785, the town of Union (incorporated in 1734)
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1152-625: Was disbanded in 2000 and their former duties are now carried out by the Connecticut State Marshals Service. Most towns in the county have local Constables that carry out some municipal legal and security functions. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 118,428 people, 44,810 households, and 30,343 families residing in the county. The population density was 230.9 inhabitants per square mile (89.2/km ). There were 49,073 housing units at an average density of 95.7 per square mile (36.9/km ). The racial makeup of
1188-576: Was given permission by the court of Connecticut to settle in October 1671. In 1678, a tract of land, called Joshua's Tract (Joshua was the son of Mohegan chief Uncas), was willed to Connecticut officials, and in February 1682, it was gifted to Samuel and Daniel Mason. In 1684, 1200 acres of land was sold to Jonathan Curtis, Thomas Dudley and Samuel Mason, among others, by the Nipmunks. Windham County
1224-536: Was rated #6 in Top Towns in Connecticut with population between 6,500 and 10,000, according to Connecticut Magazine . 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 . The town of Hebron
1260-631: Was settled in 1704, and incorporated on May 26, 1708, within Hartford County from Non-County Area 1 of the Connecticut Colony . The diamond shape of the town seal has its origins in the diamond figure brand , ∨ ⋀ {\displaystyle {\stackrel {\bigwedge }{\vee }}} , required on all horses kept in Hebron by a May 1710 act of the Colonial Assembly. Hebron became
1296-578: Was transferred to the newly formed Tolland County. Over the next century, Windham County would lose several towns to Tolland and New London counties: Coventry to Tolland in 1786, Lebanon to New London in 1824, Columbia and Mansfield to Tolland in 1827, and Voluntown to New London in 1881. New towns were formed over the years using land from the original towns of the county: Thompson in 1785, Brooklyn and Hampton in 1786, Sterling in 1794, Chaplin in 1822, Eastford in 1847, Putnam in 1855, and Scotland in 1857. The final boundary adjustment occurred on April 7, 1885, when
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