West Lebanon, Indiana facts for kids
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West Lebanon, Indiana
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High Street (SR 263)
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 West Lebanon, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
West Lebanon, Indiana
Location in Indiana
West Lebanon, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Pike |
| Founded | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 678 |
| • Density | 1,102.44/sq mi (425.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47991
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-82934 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397733 |
West Lebanon is a small town located in Warren County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Pike Township. In 2020, about 678 people lived there.
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Town History
West Lebanon was first planned in the fall of 1830. Three people named Ebenezer Purviance, John G. Jemison, and Andrew Fleming helped set it up. The town originally had 64 lots.
It was first called "Lebanon." But in 1869, when the town officially became a town (incorporated), its name changed to West Lebanon. This was probably to avoid confusion with another town called Lebanon in Boone County, Indiana.
West Lebanon grew slowly at first because it wasn't near any big rivers. For many years, only about 20 families lived there. Things changed in 1856 when the Wabash Railroad line was built about a mile north of town. Many people and businesses moved closer to the train station. The original part of the town became known as "Old Town."
In 1916, a Carnegie library was built in West Lebanon. This library is still open today and is called the West Lebanon-Pike Township Public Library.
On January 26, 2011, a fire destroyed some businesses in the town center. It burned down a row of buildings on High Street.
Where is West Lebanon?
West Lebanon is located just south of State Road 28. It's about 7.5 miles (12 km) east of the Illinois border. The town is also about 5 miles (8 km) west of Williamsport.
State Road 263 runs through West Lebanon as High Street. This road meets State Road 28 at the north edge of town. A train line, the Norfolk Southern Railway, also goes through the northern part of West Lebanon.
East of town, there's a stream called Rock Creek. It flows south towards the Wabash River. A smaller stream, Johnson Branch, crosses the north side of town and feeds into Rock Creek.
According to the 2010 census, West Lebanon covers about 0.62 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People in West Lebanon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 665 | — | |
| 1890 | 644 | −3.2% | |
| 1900 | 688 | 6.8% | |
| 1910 | 642 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 637 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 595 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 581 | −2.4% | |
| 1950 | 642 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 720 | 12.1% | |
| 1970 | 899 | 24.9% | |
| 1980 | 946 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 760 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 793 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 723 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 678 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 723 people living in West Lebanon. These people lived in 287 households, and 192 of these were families. The town had about 1,174 people per square mile.
Most people in West Lebanon are white (99.2%). A small number are Asian (0.3%), American Indian (0.1%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in West Lebanon was 37.4 years old. About 34.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.3%) were married couples.
The average income for a household was about $49,226 per year. For families, it was about $53,708. A small number of families (1.4%) and people (4.1%) lived below the poverty line.
What is the Economy Like?
West Lebanon has more than 25 businesses. Two important industries in the town are:
- Tru-Flex Metal Hose: This company has been making flexible metal hoses since 1962.
- Dyna-Fab: This business makes metal stampings and welded parts.
Schools and Libraries
The town has its own public library, the West Lebanon-Pike Township Public Library. It is one of two public libraries in Warren County.
Students in West Lebanon go to schools located just north of town.
- Warren Central Elementary School is for younger students.
- Seeger Memorial Junior-Senior High School is for older students. Both schools are about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of West Lebanon.
Fun Events
Every year, West Lebanon hosts a special event called the West Lebanon Patriot Festival. It takes place on the last weekend of September. The festival is named after the "Patriot" mascot of nearby Seeger High School.
The festival is a lot of fun and includes:
- Flea market vendors selling various items.
- A parade through the town.
- Cake walks, where you can win cakes.
- Live music performances.
- A fireman's water ball competition.
- Unique "outhouse races."
- Other fun activities for everyone.
This festival used to be known as "West Lebanon Fun Days."
Images for kids
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High Street (SR 263)
See also
In Spanish: West Lebanon (Indiana) para niños
