Augustus Post House
Listed as “Post, Augustus, House” · Also known as Hewitt House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Augustus Post House
Augustus Post House, at 4 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 28, 1982: the first place in Hebron to be listed. Only 463 of Connecticut’s 1,629 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 190 other Connecticut listings.
What it isHebron, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Tolland County. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 131 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
4 Main St., Hebron · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Augustus Post HouseStart here
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Hebron Center Historic DistrictFederal · next door
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Augustus Post House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Augustus Post House
Is Augustus Post House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 28, 1982 (Register number 82004387).
Is Augustus Post House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Trumbull Birthplace, 7.9 miles away.
Can you visit Augustus Post House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Augustus Post House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 131 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132356031 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.