Lebanon, Ohio facts for kids
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Lebanon, Ohio
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Golden Lamb Inn looking down Broadway Street
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Location of Lebanon in Warren County
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 Lebanon, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Lebanon, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.18 sq mi (34.15 km2) |
| • Land | 13.18 sq mi (34.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,841 |
| • Density | 1,581.62/sq mi (610.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45036
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| Area code(s) | 513 |
| FIPS code | 39-42364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087116 |
Lebanon is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city of Warren County. In 2020, about 20,841 people lived there. Lebanon is also part of the larger Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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History of Lebanon
Lebanon is located in an area once known as the Symmes Purchase. The first European settler in this area was Ichabod Corwin. He arrived in March 1796 from Kentucky. His cabin stood where Berry Intermediate School is today. A monument marks this important spot.
The town of Lebanon was officially started in September 1802. It was named after the Biblical Lebanon. This was because many juniper or Eastern Red cedar trees grew there. These trees looked like the famous Lebanon Cedar. That is why Lebanon is sometimes called "The Cedar City" even today.
The Shaker Story
There's a local story about why Lebanon didn't grow as big as nearby cities like Cincinnati. Some say it's because of a "Shaker Curse." The Shakers were a religious group. They wanted to build a settlement near Lebanon. They had a disagreement with some local people. The story says the Shakers then put a curse on the city.
However, the truth is different. The Shakers actually did very well in the area. They built a successful community called Union Village. It was about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Lebanon. The Shakers believed in not having children. So, their numbers grew only by new people joining them. By the 1900s, there were very few Shakers left in Ohio. This, not a curse, explains why their community didn't expand forever.
City Services and Technology
Lebanon was one of the few cities in the U.S. to run its own cable television and telephone services. It also offered Internet using fiber optic cables. This system started in 1999. It was a bit controversial because it built up over $8 million in debt.
However, people in Lebanon paid much less for these services. They saved a lot of money compared to people in nearby towns. In 2006, voters decided to sell the city's telecommunications system. It was sold to Cincinnati Bell.
Geography of Lebanon
The city of Lebanon covers a total area of about 12.97 square miles (33.59 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 12.96 square miles (33.57 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part is water.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,079 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,165 | 8.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,528 | 31.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,088 | 36.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,559 | 22.6% | |
| 1870 | 2,749 | 7.4% | |
| 1880 | 2,703 | −1.7% | |
| 1890 | 3,050 | 12.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,867 | −6.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,698 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,396 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,222 | −5.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,896 | 20.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,818 | 23.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,993 | 24.4% | |
| 1970 | 7,934 | 32.4% | |
| 1980 | 9,620 | 21.3% | |
| 1990 | 10,453 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 16,962 | 62.3% | |
| 2010 | 20,033 | 18.1% | |
| 2020 | 20,841 | 4.0% | |
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Lebanon's Population in 2010
In 2010, Lebanon had 20,033 people living in 7,436 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 5,213 of these were families. The city had about 1,546 people per square mile (597 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lebanon were White (92.7%). About 2.6% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.2%) had children under 18 living there. About half (51.3%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 34.7 years old. About 29.2% of residents were under 18.
Economy
Lebanon has two large prisons nearby. These are the Lebanon Correctional Institution and the Warren Correctional Institution. They are operated by the Ohio Department of Corrections.
Arts and Culture
Local Events
Lebanon hosts several fun events throughout the year:
- Lebanon Blues Festival
- Lebanon Country Music Festival
- Warren County Fair
- Country Applefest
- Horse Drawn Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival
- Third Friday block party on Mulberry Street
Famous Landmarks and Attractions
The Golden Lamb Inn is a very old hotel. It opened in 1803 and is the oldest hotel in Ohio. Many U.S. presidents have stayed there!
The Warren County Historical Museum is another interesting place. It is inside Harmon Hall. This large building has many displays. You can see art and old items from long ago up to the mid-1900s.
The Glendower State Memorial is a beautiful old house. It was built in 1836. It is known as one of the best examples of Greek Revival style homes in the Midwest.
Lebanon is also home to the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad. Here, you can ride a train along an old route. It follows a scenic path that was once used by stagecoaches.
Parks and Recreation
The Countryside YMCA is one of the largest YMCAs in the United States. It has many facilities for sports and activities:
- Four basketball gyms
- Two weight rooms
- Five indoor pools and two outdoor pools
- Tennis courts and baseball fields
- Racquetball courts
- A gymnastics center
- Outdoor soccer fields
- Five aerobics rooms
- A senior citizen center
- Two waterparks (one inside, one outside)
- A sports medicine center
- A rock climbing wall
- Two indoor tracks and an outdoor track
- Acres of forest and trails
- A pond and an outdoor playground
- Locker rooms
- Outdoor volleyball and flag football fields
Harmon Golf Club is a public golf course. It has nine holes and was built in 1912.
Education
The Lebanon City Schools district runs several public schools:
- Bowman Primary School (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Donovan Elementary School (3rd to 4th grade)
- Berry Intermediate School (5th to 6th grade)
- Lebanon Junior High School (7th to 8th grade)
- Lebanon High School (9th to 12th grade)
The city also has a public library called the Lebanon Public Library.
Media
- Today's Pulse (a newspaper from a nearby township)
Television
- Channel 6 - The Lebanon Channel City Cable
- Broadcast television from Cincinnati and Dayton areas
Infrastructure
Highways
Several major roads pass through or near Lebanon:
- Interstate 71
- U.S. Route 42
- Ohio State Route 48
- Ohio State Route 63
- Ohio State Route 123
- Ohio State Route 741
Notable People from Lebanon
Many interesting people have connections to Lebanon:
- Neil Armstrong: The first person to walk on the Moon. He lived in Lebanon for 23 years after his famous Apollo 11 mission.
- Thomas Corwin: A former Governor of Ohio and U.S. Senator.
- Charles Cretors: He invented the first popcorn machine in 1885.
- Woody Harrelson: A well-known film and TV actor. He moved to Lebanon when he was 12.
- John McLean: An Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Gordon Ray Roberts: A U.S. Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor.
- Marty Roe: The lead singer of the country music band Diamond Rio.
- Russel Wright: A famous industrial designer.
See also
In Spanish: Lebanon (Ohio) para niños
