Lebanon, Indiana facts for kids
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Lebanon, Indiana
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Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon
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The Friendly City
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Location of Lebanon in Boone County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Townships | Center, Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.32 sq mi (44.87 km2) |
| • Land | 17.31 sq mi (44.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.13% |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,662 |
| • Density | 962.73/sq mi (371.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46052
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-42624 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395662 |
| Website | http://www.lebanon.in.gov/ |
Lebanon is a city in Boone County, Indiana, United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Boone County. In 2020, about 16,662 people lived there.
Lebanon is in central Indiana. It is about 29 miles (47 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis. It is also about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Lafayette.
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History of Lebanon
Lebanon was started in 1832. A pioneer settler named the city. They saw many hickory trees that reminded them of the famous cedar trees from the country of Lebanon in the Bible. The first post office in Lebanon opened in 1832.
Historic Buildings and Places
Lebanon is home to the Historic Cragun House. This house was built in 1893. It was once the home of Strange Nathaniel Cragun and his family. The family traveled all over the world. Today, their house is a museum. It shows off items they collected and original furniture. The Boone County Historical Society owns and takes care of this Victorian home. The Cragun House is also on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historic site.
Other important places on the National Register of Historic Places include the Boone County Courthouse and Oak Hill Cemetery.
Geography and Land Area
Lebanon covers a total area of about 17.32 square miles (44.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.31 square miles (44.83 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Unique Architecture
The county courthouse in Lebanon is special. It has very tall Ionic order columns made from a single piece of limestone. People once thought these were the largest single-piece limestone columns in the world.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 892 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,572 | 76.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,625 | 67.0% | |
| 1890 | 3,682 | 40.3% | |
| 1900 | 4,465 | 21.3% | |
| 1910 | 5,474 | 22.6% | |
| 1920 | 6,257 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 6,445 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 6,529 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 7,631 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 9,523 | 24.8% | |
| 1970 | 9,766 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 11,456 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 12,059 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,222 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 15,792 | 11.0% | |
| 2020 | 16,662 | 5.5% | |
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Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
As of the 2010 census, there were 15,792 people living in Lebanon. These people lived in 6,433 households. About 4,049 of these were families. The city had about 1,015 people per square mile (392 per square kilometer).
Most people in Lebanon are White (96.1%). Other groups include African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.6%). About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 32.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.0%) were married couples living together. About 37.1% of households were not families.
The average age in Lebanon was 37.5 years old. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 14.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
Education in Lebanon
The Lebanon Community School Corporation manages six schools. There are four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. In the 2019–2020 school year, 3,381 students attended these schools. The Indiana Department of Education has given the district a "B" rating.
- Schools in Lebanon
- Lebanon Senior High School
- Lebanon Middle School
- Central Elementary School
- Hattie B. Stokes Elementary School
- Harney Elementary School
- Perry-Worth Elementary School
Lebanon also has a public library. It is called the Lebanon Public Library. It was started in 1903 with a grant of $15,000. It is a Carnegie library.
Economy and Jobs
Many people in Lebanon work for large companies. Some major employers include:
- Lebanon Community School Corporation (schools)
- Festool (German power tools company, U.S. headquarters)
- Skjodt-Barrett (Canadian specialty foods, U.S. headquarters)
- Manufacturing plants for Hendrickson International, DS Smith, Kuraray, Kauffman Engineering, Maplehurst Bakeries, and D-A Lubricant Company.
- Distribution centers for CNH Parts & Services, Subaru of America, Continental Tire the Americas, and Hachette Book Group USA.
- Witham Health Services (health care and medical facilities).
Lebanon is also planning a big economic project called LEAP. This project will use over 9,000 acres of land. It will be used for technology and manufacturing businesses. This area could create jobs for about 50,000 workers when it is finished.
Transportation Around Lebanon
Major Roads
Interstate 65: This highway connects Lebanon to Gary (near Chicago) and Indianapolis.
US 52: This route meets Interstate 65 in northwest Lebanon. They run together through most of the city.
State Road 32: This road goes to Crawfordsville and Muncie.
State Road 39: This road connects to LaPorte and Martinsville.
Airports Near Lebanon
The Boone County Airport is a small airport. It is located about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) southeast of Lebanon's main downtown area. For bigger flights, the closest airport with regular airline service is Indianapolis International Airport (IND). This airport is about 32 miles (51 km) south of Lebanon.
Trains and Trails
CSX provides freight train services in Lebanon. The Lebanon Business Park has a special train track built by CSX. This track goes directly into the business park.
A former railroad line that went through Lebanon is now a shared use path. It is called the Big 4 or Farm Heritage Trail. You can start this trail at Sam Ralston Road in Lebanon. The trail goes for about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) northwest to Thorntown.
Famous People from Lebanon
- Jacob M. Gile (1849–1937): An architect from Colorado, born in Lebanon.
- Doug Jones: A professional baseball player who was an MLB All-Star pitcher.
- Mel Kenyon: A Hall of Fame midget car driver. He finished in the top five four times in the Indianapolis 500 race.
- Ray Long: An editor for Cosmopolitan magazine from 1919 to 1931. He was born in Lebanon.
- Ami McKay: A novelist, playwright, and journalist.
- Rick Mount: A famous basketball player. He won the 1966 Indiana "Mr. Basketball" award and was a 3-time All-American at Purdue.
- William Perigo: A basketball head coach for Western Michigan University and University of Michigan.
- Drew Powell: An actor known for playing Hoss Cartwright on the TV show Ponderosa.
- Allen Saunders: A cartoonist and writer for the comic strip Mary Worth.
- G. Thomas Tanselle: A well-known critic and collector of books, especially for his work on Herman Melville.
- Craig Terrill: A former football player for Purdue and the Seattle Seahawks.
- Herman B Wells: A former President of Indiana University. He went to Lebanon High School.
Images for kids
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The Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon.
See also
In Spanish: Lebanon (Indiana) para niños
