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Lebanon, Indiana

Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Indiana, United States.
Population 16,662

Top Events in Lebanon History

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1830Government
== History == Lebanon was officially established on April 30, 1830.
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1832Government
The first post office at Lebanon was established in 1832.
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1852Infrastructure
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Lebanon was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1985.
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1853Government
In 1853, Lebanon was incorporated as a town and later became a city in 1875.
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1893Architecture
Built in 1893, it was once the home of Strange Nathaniel Cragun and his family.
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1903Government
Stokes Elementary School Harney Elementary School Perry-Worth Elementary School The city has a lending library, the Lebanon Public Library, which was established as a Carnegie l...
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1966History
Rick Mount, 1966 Indiana "Mr.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,222 people, 5,834 households, and 3,780 families living in the city.
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2007Government
30% of registered voters cast votes in the 2007 election.
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2008Government
In the 2008 election, Boone County (the county in which Lebanon is located) voted 62% for Republican presidential candidate John McCain and more than 80% for Republican gubernat...

Historical Timeline

1830Government
== History == Lebanon was officially established on April 30, 1830.
1832Government
The first post office at Lebanon was established in 1832.
1852Infrastructure
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Lebanon was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1985.
1853Government
In 1853, Lebanon was incorporated as a town and later became a city in 1875.
1893Architecture
Built in 1893, it was once the home of Strange Nathaniel Cragun and his family.
1903Government
Stokes Elementary School Harney Elementary School Perry-Worth Elementary School The city has a lending library, the Lebanon Public Library, which was established as a Carnegie l...
1966History
Rick Mount, 1966 Indiana "Mr.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,222 people, 5,834 households, and 3,780 families living in the city.
2007Government
30% of registered voters cast votes in the 2007 election.
2008Government
In the 2008 election, Boone County (the county in which Lebanon is located) voted 62% for Republican presidential candidate John McCain and more than 80% for Republican gubernat...
2009History
Lasley died on May 2, 2009.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 15,792 people, 6,433 households, and 4,049 families living in the city.
2019Education
The body enrolled 3,381 students for the 2019–2020 school year, and is recognized as a "B" district by the Indiana Department of Education.
2022Infrastructure
== Sports == The Lebanon Leprechauns of The Basketball League (TBL) have played at The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse since 2022.
2026Economy
Among the investments at LEAP is a $9 billion facility for Eli Lilly and Company that will produce active pharmaceutical ingredients for the antidiabetic medication Tirzepatide ...

Did You Know?

1
Lebanon is located in the state of Indiana.
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Lebanon has a population of 16,662 residents.
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The population was 16,662 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Lebanon, Indiana

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Doug Jones (baseball)
Baseball Player · Born Jun 24, 1957 · Died Nov 22, 2021 (age 64)
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Ray Long
Journalist · Born Mar 23, 1878 · Died Jul 9, 1935 (age 57)
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Rick Mount
Basketball Player · Born Jan 5, 1947 · Age 79
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Samuel M. Ralston
Politician · Born Dec 1, 1857 · Died Oct 14, 1925 (age 67)
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Allen Saunders
Cartoonist · Born Apr 24, 1899 · Died Jan 28, 1986 (age 86)
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