Lebanon Green Historic District

Lebanon Green Historic District is a historic district in Lebanon, Connecticut, centered on a mile-long town green surrounded by heritage buildings and civic structures. The area contains residential homes from multiple centuries alongside public buildings, showing how the settlement developed over time.

The settlement emerged as a strategic center during the colonial period and served key roles during the American Revolution with military structures. It gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, securing its status as a preserved record of early American development.

The First Congregational Church anchors the district with its classical architecture and continues to serve as a gathering place for community events. The town hall and library demonstrate how public institutions have evolved alongside the town, reflecting changing needs and values over time.

Visitors can explore the area on foot, observing the range of architectural styles from residential homes to civic buildings. The best time to walk through is during dry weather when you can see the buildings and surrounding green spaces clearly.

The district preserves one of Connecticut's rare surviving 18th-century public greens, featuring an unusually spacious lawn for the region. This expansive meadow stands out because most colonial-era sites in New England developed with denser buildings and tighter layouts.

Location: Lebanon

Elevation above the sea: 126 m

GPS coordinates: 41.64056,-72.21889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48