Merchant David Barber owned a large center chimney house to the east which has been relocated to the top of the Hill. Note this house is private property and beyond the sidewalk. Do not consider walking along the busy highway to view this structure.

An African American family from Rhode Island, also named Barber, lived along the north section of Route 66 in the early 19th century. Like many African Americans, the men worked as farm laborers and the women as domestic help. The Barber, Freeman, and Peters families intermarried and thus this section of route 66 was an enclave of African American families living next door to their Yankee neighbors.

Think about it

As you have been walking, see if you can spot any signs of structures that might date before the year 1900? Clue the few structures that remain all have their gable end toward the street and have stone rather than cement foundations.

Conclusion – Turn around by Ted’s Supermarket and look west down Route 66. This is Hebron’s business District. What sort of stores do you wish might relocate to this section of Hebron.
What is your favorite type of store? Why?