History of New Lebanon, New York, USA

1854 - New Lebanon Centre / New Lebanon / New Lebanon Springs
New Lebanon Centre, a post-village of Columbia co., New York.

New Lebanon, Shaker village of Columbia Co., New York, 2 miles S. from New Lebanon Springs. It contains 10 or 12 large dwellings, occupied by the society in common ; also various smaller dwellings and shops. The Shakers possess over 2000 acres of land in the vicinity of the village. They manufacture a number of small articles, which often exhibit much ingenuity and skill.

New Lebanon Springs, a beautiful post- village of Columbia county, New York, 25 miles S. E. from Albany. Here are mineral springs and several hotels, much frequented as a summer resort. The village contains a bank, and a large manufactory of thermometers.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1869 - At Albany, N. Y., on the 15th, in the Shaker habeas corpus case of Sarah Ann Barbour,
against the New Lebanon Shakers, for alleged illegal restricting of her child, the court rendered a decision awarding the child to the custody of its mother and deciding that the Shakers illegally held her and restrained her. The right of appeal to the next general term was granted to defendants.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
November 20, 1869

1870 - The general term of the Supreme Court at Hudson, N. Y.,
has affirmed the decision of Judge Miller, in the noted habeas corpus case of Babour vs. Trustees of the New Lebanon Shakers, awarding the custody of a child held by the Shakers to its parents.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
March 26, 1870

1879 - Caught Defrauding the Government
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 10. - Samuel J. Tilden and his brother, Henry A Tilden, proprietors of an extract and drug manufactory at New Lebanon, N. Y., are in trouble for defrauding the Government out of a large amount of internal revenue. Several days ago internal revenue officials at Chicago seized a number of packages containing bottles of "cromo-chlorlum," put up by the Tilden house, which had not been properly stamped. Since this seizure, the Internal Revenue Bureau has directed an examination of similar packages at St. Louis, New Orleans and other points, which has resulted in seizure, in all those cities where these goods have been examined. Mr. Tilden's nephew, a son of Henry A Tilden, came here a day or two ago, to get the Internal Revenue Bureau to stop further seizures and to compromise the matter, and suppress its further publicity. The services of ex-Senator Barnum, of Connecticut, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, were obtained, and he went before Commissioner ... Read MORE...

1895 - New Lebanon
New Lebanon, a post-village in New Lebanon town. ship, Columbia co., N.Y., on the Harlem Extension Railroad, about 24 miles S.E. of Albany. It has several churches, and manufactures of thermometers, barometers, and medicinal extracts. The township contains a summer resort, named Lebanon Springs, and a large community of Shakers at Mount Lebanon, who make brooms and baskets and sell garden-seeds. Pop, of the township, 2459.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
New Lebanon, a post-village in New Lebanon town ship (town), Columbia co., N.Y., on the Rutland R., 24 miles SE. of Albany. It has several manufactories of medicinal extracts. The town contains a summer-resort, named Lebanon Springs, and a community of Shakers at Mount Lebanon. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1556 ; of the village, about 400.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around New Lebanon:
Mount Lebanon Shaker Village:

Explore the historic Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, known for its well-preserved Shaker buildings and artifacts. Take a guided tour to learn about the Shaker way of life.

Pittsfield State Forest:

Head south to Pittsfield State Forest for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and enjoying scenic views. The forest has a network of trails suitable for various skill levels.

Darrow School Performance Space:

Check for events at the Darrow School Performance Space. This venue occasionally hosts concerts, theater productions, and other cultural events.

Abode of the Message:

Visit the Abode of the Message, a spiritual community and retreat center. The property includes beautiful gardens, walking trails, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Crane Creek Vineyards:

If you enjoy wine tasting, consider a visit to Crane Creek Vineyards, located a bit south in Westfield, Massachusetts. Sample local wines and enjoy the vineyard setting.

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