William Williams House, Historic house in Lebanon, Connecticut, United States.
The William Williams House is a historic residence in Lebanon, Connecticut with five bays, clapboard siding, and a Greek Revival entrance featuring sidelight windows and pilasters. Twin interior chimneys and original colonial details define its structure and appearance.
William Williams, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, received the house from his father Solomon in 1755 and occupied it until 1811. During the winter of 1780-1781, Robert Dillon, second-in-command of Lauzun's Legion, used the house as quarters.
The interior preserves original colonial details like wide pine floors and fireplace mantels that reflect how residents lived centuries ago. The traditional center hall layout shows the daily arrangement of space in early American homes.
The house stands at the intersection of Connecticut Routes 87 and 207, making it easy to locate. As both a National Historic Landmark and National Register listed place, it holds official recognition for its historical importance.
The house sheltered a high-ranking French officer during the American Revolution, linking it to the war effort in the region. This military occupation adds another layer to its historical importance beyond its connection to a Declaration signer.
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