War Memorial
Hebron Center
Today this spot honors citizens of Hebron who served in American wars. Soldiers from Hebron have served in American wars since the French and Indian War. This memorial exists because earlier structures that previously stood here have vanished over time.
Reuben Rowley artist Courtesy of Nathan Liverant and Son, Inc and Connecticut Historical Society, photography by Kevin Tulimieri
Before the synagogue was built, William Pitt Gilbert operated a cabinetmaking shop on this site in the early 1800’s. William Pitt Gilbert was one of 5 Gilbert children born deaf, but who was integrated into Hebron society. Due to his deaf condition, William Pitt Gilbert used furniture labels to advertise his skills. Gilbert’s uncle ran a furniture wareroom in Norwich which also provided a market for William Pitt Gilbert’s furniture. Across the street from this location, John Graves also had a cabinetmaking shop. William Pitt Gilbert’s brother Ralph lived in a house also on this site.
When the Gilbert house burned, it was chosen as the location for a synagogue for Hebron’s Jewish Community.
Where to go next.
Walk further down Church Street towards St Peter's Church.
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