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Lebanon, NH

Lebanon is the only city in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,282 at the 2020 census, up from 13,151 at the 2010 census. Lebanon is in western New Hampshire, south of Hanover, near the Connecticut River. It is the home to Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, together comprising the largest medical facility between Boston, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont. Lebanon is a core city of the Lebanon–Claremont micropolitan area, comprising four counties in the upper Connecticut River valley, two in New Hampshire and two in Vermont.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.3 square miles (106.9 km²), of which 40.3 square miles (104.4 km²) are land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km²) are water, comprising 2.35% of the city. The western boundary of Lebanon is the Connecticut River, which is also the state boundary with Vermont. The village of West Lebanon occupies the western part of the city, along the Connecticut River. Downtown Lebanon is 3 miles (5 km) to the east, along the Mascoma River, a tributary of the Connecticut. The city is fully within the Connecticut River watershed.[8] The southern end of Moose Mountain is in the northeast. The highest point in Lebanon is the northern end of Shaker Mountain, at 1,657 feet (505 m) above sea level, on the eastern border of the city.

Lebanon was chartered as a town by colonial governor Benning Wentworth on July 4, 1761, one of 16 along the Connecticut River. It was named for Lebanon, Connecticut, from where many early settlers had come or would come, including the Rev. Eleazar Wheelock, who arrived in 1770 and founded Dartmouth College. Lebanon, Connecticut, was the original home of Moor's Charity School, the antecedent of Dartmouth College.

Early settlement concentrated along the Connecticut River in what is now West Lebanon, and in the Mascoma Lake region near Enfield. In the mid-19th century, a mill district developed at falls on the Mascoma River. Industries included, at various times, furniture mills, a tannery, several machine shops, a woolen textile mill, and a clothing factory. In the mid-19th century, this district attracted many French workers from Canada's Quebec province. This became the center of town, although West Lebanon grew into a railroad hub with a separate identity after lines entered from Boston. This rail center would become known as "Westboro" after two trains collided when West Lebanon was mistaken for Lebanon.

The mill district, like the railroad, declined into the 1950s and 1960s. The town suffered two major fires; the second, in 1964, destroyed a large portion of the old mill district. Reconstruction resulted in a controversial urban renewal project featuring a closed-off district, called The Mall, built to replace the destroyed Hanover Street area. Partly in defiance of economic decline, and partly to counter a movement by West Lebanon to declare itself an independent town, Lebanon re-incorporated as a city in 1958.

In 1991, the Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center, along with most departments of Dartmouth Medical School, moved from Hanover to a new campus just south of the Lebanon-Hanover town line. A number of medical and high-tech firms have located facilities near the medical center campus. TomTom, a leading worldwide developer of mapping databases, has its North American headquarters in Lebanon. Novo Nordisk and Microsoft also have major facilities here.

Health and wellness are paramount in Lebanon, with numerous facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center offers comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized treatment and preventive care. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lebanon Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Wayne's World Elite Fitness Training, Crom Fitness and Synergetic Fitness Studio. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lebanon, such as the Northern Rail Trail and Mascoma River Greenway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lebanon, NH include PowerHouse Mall, Colburn Park, Fore-U Golf Center, and Lebanon Opera House.

Population: 15,044 (2022). Area: 41.27 sq mi (106.90 km²). Elevation: 581 ft (177 m). ZIP Codes: 03766. Area code: 603.

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What is Lebanon, NH famous for?

Lebanon is in western New Hampshire, south of Hanover, near the Connecticut River. It is the home to Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine, together comprising the largest medical facility between Boston, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont. Lebanon is a core city of the Lebanon–Claremont micropolitan area, comprising four counties in the upper Connecticut River valley, two in New Hampshire and two in Vermont.

Is Lebanon, NH a nice place to live?

Lebanon is in Grafton County and is one of the best places to live in New Hampshire. Living in Lebanon offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lebanon there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Lebanon and residents tend to be liberal. 

Does it snow in Lebanon, NH?

The climate consists predominantly of mild, sunny summers and cold, snowy winters. The average rainfall is 35 inches, and the average annual snowfall is 76 inches with a continuous coverage range of 92 days per season. Average temperatures in January: high: 30, low: 8; for July: high: 81, low: 53.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Lebanon

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center 

Lebanon Parks and Recreation Department 

Wayne's World Elite Fitness Training

Crom Fitness 

Synergetic Fitness Studio

Northern Rail Trail 

Mascoma River Greenway

PowerHouse Mall

Colburn Park

Fore-U Golf Center

Lebanon Opera House

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