West Lebanon, New Hampshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Lebanon, New Hampshire
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Main Street, West Lebanon, in 2012
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 West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| City | Lebanon |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03784
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| GNIS feature ID | 870780 |
West Lebanon is a busy area within the city of Lebanon in Grafton County, New Hampshire. It is located right along the Connecticut River. This community has its own special ZIP code area. In 2020, about 4,444 people lived there.
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West Lebanon: A Hub of Activity
West Lebanon is known for its many stores and businesses. You can find a major shopping area along New Hampshire Route 12A. This area serves many communities in the Upper Valley. These communities are easily reached by highways like Interstate 89 and Interstate 91.
What You Can Find Here
West Lebanon is home to the Lebanon Municipal Airport. This airport helps people travel in and out of the area. There are also many small companies here. These businesses often work with computer software and technology. You can also find the Valley News, a local newspaper, published daily. Many people who live in West Lebanon work at nearby Dartmouth College. This makes West Lebanon a "bedroom community" for the college.
A Look Back in Time
West Lebanon was the very first place settled in Lebanon way back in 1761. Over time, it grew into an important center for rail transport. Trains were a big part of life here. Back then, travelers often called the area "Westboro."
However, by the 1950s, the train industry started to shrink. Train services through West Lebanon eventually stopped. Most of the remaining train services moved across the Connecticut River to White River Junction, Vermont.
West Lebanon Today
Today, shopping and businesses are the main focus of West Lebanon's economy. It has become a major commercial center for a large area. This area is called the Lebanon–Claremont micropolitan area. Over 220,000 people live in this wider region. West Lebanon helps provide goods and services for all these people.
