New Lebanon, Indiana facts for kids
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New Lebanon, Indiana
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Sullivan County's location in Indiana
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 New Lebanon, Indiana
Location in USA Indiana Sullivan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Gill |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47882
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-53118 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440072 |
New Lebanon is a small community in Sullivan County, Indiana, in the United States. It is not a city or town with its own government, but rather an area where people live. This type of place is called an unincorporated community. New Lebanon is located within Gill Township.
The community is also considered part of the larger Terre Haute area. This means it's close to the city of Terre Haute and shares some connections with it.
History of New Lebanon
New Lebanon was started a long time ago, in the year 1827. It was named after a famous place mentioned in the Bible, Mount Lebanon.
A post office was opened in New Lebanon in 1840. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years until it closed down in 1966.
Where New Lebanon Is Located
New Lebanon can be found at these exact coordinates: 39°02′27″N 87°28′16″W / 39.04083°N 87.47111°W. This helps people find its precise spot on a map. The community is about 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level.
