Hebron in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Missionary Society of Connecticut
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 19, 2019
1. Missionary Society of Connecticut Marker
Here in Hebron in the home of the Rev. Amos Bassett., on June 19, 1798, at a meeting of the General Association, the Rev. Benjamin Trumbull. D. D., Moderator, the Missionary Society of Connecticut was organized. Believing that the happiness of rising generations, and the order and stability of civil government depend upon the preaching of the gospel, the purpose was to Christianize the heathen in North America. and to support and promote Christian knowledge in the new settlements within the United States. Within 40 years the Society sent over 200 missionaries to settlements in northern New England and the western territory. More than 400 churches, several schools and colleges were established. This continues within the Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ.
Erected 1978 by The Congregational Christian Historical Society in cooperation with the Connecticut Conference and the First Congregational Church of Hebron.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 19, 1798.
Location. 41° 39.51′ N, 72° 21.955′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hebron Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hebron Court of Honor (about 300 feet away); World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Conflicts Monument (about 300 feet away); Hebron World War I (about 400 feet away); Hebron (about 500 feet away); Observation Post 52 (about 700 feet away); Columbia (approx. 4½ miles away);
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 19, 2019
2. Missionary Society of Connecticut Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 19, 2019
3. Missionary Society of Connecticut Marker next to the Hebron Church of Hope
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
