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Shubael Abbe

17 Windham Center Green

1744–1804

From the WPI tour

A Yale-educated Windham civic leader who served in town, church, county, and state roles.

Additional context

Shubael Abbe was a Yale-educated Windham civic leader who served as county sheriff, legislator and School Fund commissioner. His c. 1765 house later became the home of Dr. Chester Hunt.

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Sources & further reading

About this stop

Windham Preservation Inc. tour maps National Park Service — Windham Center Historic District Historic Buildings of Connecticut — Shubael Abbe House

Windham Preservation Inc. is the primary source for the tour sequence, building dates and architectural notes. WPI imagery is used with approval; independently sourced photos and historical references are credited on the page where used.

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