Hebron House and Print Shop
Location: 11 Wood Lane
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For over 50 years, Celestine and Jesse Hebron operated one of the most successful printing businesses in the county to this handcrafted building.
Jesse Hebron started his printing business on Falls Road in 1932. After serving in World War II, he moved the operation to the basement of this house. He built the house himself, casting the concrete block in molds onsite and tinting them a warm-yellow terracotta color. The subtle variations in the block reveal their handmade origins.
The Hebrons were long-time members of the adjacent Jerusalem-Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Jesse served as treasurer for almost 52 years and Celestine was involved in many charitable activities and fundraising events. After they passed away in 1977, the church purchased the house.
Erected by City of Rockville, Historic District Commission, Department of Community Planning and Development Services. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Rockville's African American Heritage Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 39° 5.153′ N, 77° 9.217′ W. Marker is
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Jerusalem - Mt. Pleasant Church and Parsonage (a few steps from this marker); Rockville Methodist Episcopal Church - Jerusalem Mount Pleasant United United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Galilean Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Enslaved to Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucy Simpson's Rockville Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mr. T's (about 300 feet away); Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church (about 400 feet away); Of By For (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Hebron House and Print Shop (has been replaced with this marker); Jerusalem - Mt. Pleasant Church and Parsonage (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Rockville Methodist Episcopal Church - Jerusalem / Mount Pleasant (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
