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Lebanon, IN

Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Indiana, United States. The population was 15,792 at the 2010 census. Lebanon is located in central Indiana, approximately 29 miles (47 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis and 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Lafayette.

According to the 2010 census, Lebanon has a total area of 15.566 square miles (40.32 km²), of which 15.55 square miles (40.27 km²) (or 99.9%) is land and 0.016 square miles (0.04 km²) (or 0.1%) is water.

Lebanon was founded in 1832. It was named by a pioneer settler who saw a stand of hickory trees on the site and was reminded of the Biblical cedars of Lebanon. The first post office in Lebanon was established in 1832.

Lebanon is the home of the Historic Cragun House. Built in 1893, it was once the home of Strange Nathaniel Cragun and his family. The family traveled the world, and their house is now a living history museum full of the pieces they collected from their travels as well as original furniture from the dwelling. This Victorian home is owned and maintained by the Boone County Historical Society and serves as headquarters for the organization. The Cragun House has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

As of the 2010 census, there were 15,792 people, 6,433 households, and 4,049 families living in the city. The population density was 1,014.9 inhabitants per square mile (391.9/km²). There were 7,057 housing units at an average density of 453.5 per square mile (175.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

Lebanon emphasizes health and wellness. The Witham Health Services hospital ensures residents have access to comprehensive medical services. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lebanon, such as the Memorial Park Loop, Big 4 Trail: Lebanon to Thorntown, and Sweetser Switch Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lebanon, IN include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and Indianapolis Zoo Site.

Population: 16,692 (2021). Elevation: 874 feet (266 m). Area: 17.32 sq mi (44.87 km²). ZIP Code: 46052. Area code: 765.

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What is Lebanon, IN known for?

Lebanon’s most popular attraction is the Boone County Courthouse in the town square. The 100-year-old Courthouse is famous for its world’s largest single-piece limestone pillars. It also features the second-largest stained glass dome in the state of Indiana, as well as eight functioning Hahl clocks.

Is Lebanon, IN a good place to live?

Living in Lebanon offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Lebanon and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lebanon are above average.

What is the crime rate in Lebanon, IN?

The crime rate in Lebanon is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 12 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lebanon is 1 in 81. Based on FBI crime data, Lebanon is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Indiana, Lebanon has a crime rate that is higher than 73% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lafayette 

Witham Health Services 

Anytime Fitness 

Planet Fitness

Memorial Park Loop

Big 4 Trail: Lebanon to Thorntown 

Sweetser Switch Trail

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

Indianapolis Zoo Site

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