History of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA

1854 - Lebanon
Lebanon, a well-built town of South Lebanon township, and capital of Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, is beautifully situated in a fertile limestone valley, 25 miles E. from Harrisburg, with which it is connected by turnpike. The streets are regularly laid out, and the houses mostly built of brick or stone. It contains an academy, a bank, and several churches. Lebanon is the centre of an active trade, for which the Union canal affords facilities. A company has been chartered to construct a railroad, which, when finished, will connect this town with Harrisburg and Reading. In the vicinity are several very large anthracite furnaces, each of which can- produce more than 100 tons of iron per week. There are 4 newspapers published here. Population in 1850, 2184.
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.

1889 - E. Laudermilch, whose house was recently destroyed by fire at Lebanon, Pa.,
recovered the gold and silver on the 8th which he had in the dwelling at the time The coin amounted to $8,750.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
April 13, 1889

1889 - ANOTHER FURNACE HORROR. EIGHT MEN CAUGHT IN A RUSH OF MOLTEN METAL.
Lebanon, Pa., Nov. 5. - By the breaking out of molten iron in the stack of the Colebrook Furnace No. 1 yesterday HARVEY BOHER, HENRY FARTIG, ISAAC SIEGRIST, WILLIAM SNYDER and HARVEY BECK were killed, and JOHN BOHER, BENJAMIN ECK and ENOCH EISENHAUER were severely burned.

The men, all of whom were laborers, were overwhelmed by the rush of molten metal while at work, and some of them were burned almost beyond recognition.

The hoisting shaft of the furnace was destroyed.
Logansport Pharos Tribune
Logansport, Indiana
November 5, 1889

1895 - Lebanon
Lebanon, a post-borough, capital of Lebanon co., Pa., is pleasantly situated in a fertile limestone valley, 28 miles W. of Reading, 26 miles E. by N. of Harrisburg, and 86 miles W.N.W. of Philadelphia. It is on the Union Canal and the Lebanon Valley Railroad, at its junction with the Lebanon & Pine Grove Railroad, and is the N. terminus of the Cornwall Railroad. It contains 13 churches, a court house, 2 or 3 national banks, 2 savings-banks, a Catholic academy, and printing-offices which issue 2 daily and 4 weekly newspapers, 1 of which is in German. Lebanon has also 2 rolling-mills, 4 anthracite (iron) furnaces, 2 flouring-mills, 3 planing-mills, and manufactures of rail road-cars, iron castings, engines, boilers, carriages, farming implements, &c. Pop. in 1880, 8778; in 1890, 14,664.
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1900 - BABE TRAMPLED UPON BY FRANTIC PASSENGERS Cars Collide on Lebanon Trolley Line, Twenty Injured in the Crash.
Special to The Inquirer.

LEBANON, Pa., Dec. 22. - Two cars filled with Christmas shoppers collided this afternoon on the Lebanon Valley Street Railway, a short distance west of this city, with disastrous results. About twenty persons were injured, some of them seriously. The 18 months' old baby of Mrs. J. W. Walter, of Annville, was trampled on by the panic-stricken passengers and injured so badly that it is not expected to recover, while many of the other passengers were cut by flying glass and splinters.

The accident occurred at a steep grade, neither motorman seeing each other until the cars almost meet, when it was too late to prevent a collision. Over one hundred passengers were on the two cars, one being a regular, while the other was a special bringing Christmas shoppers to this city from Palmyra and Annville.

The accident caused great excitement here, relief cars and ambulances being sent to the scene of the collision, which conveyed the injured to their homes. The... Read MORE...

1916
Lebanon, a city, capital of Lebanon CO., Pa., is pleasantly situated in a fertile limestone valley, 28 miles W. of Beading, on the Philadelphia and Beading, the Cornwall and Lebanon, and the Cornwall Rs. It is in a rich coal and iron region and has rolling-mills, iron-furnaces, large chain-works, etc., and manufactures of railroad-ears, iron- castings, engines, boilers, bolts and nuts, silk-machinery, carriages, farming-implements, organs, etc. Pop. in 1880, 8778 ; in 1890, 14,664 ; in 1900, 17,628.
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2023 - Whether you're a resident looking for something new or a visitor exploring the area, here's a list of places to go and things to do in Lebanon:
Lebanon Valley Rail Trail:

Enjoy a scenic stroll or bike ride along the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail. The trail stretches for miles, offering beautiful views of the countryside and opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Quittie Creek Nature Park:

Explore the Quittie Creek Nature Park, a serene spot with walking trails, picnic areas, and a chance to appreciate the local flora and fauna.

Coleman Memorial Park:

Take a leisurely walk in Coleman Memorial Park, a historic park featuring walking paths, a pond, and beautiful gardens. It's a great place for a peaceful afternoon or a family outing.

Union Canal Tunnel Park:

Visit the Union Canal Tunnel Park, where you can take a guided tour of the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the United States. Learn about the history of the canal and its impact on the region.

Lebanon Farmers Market:

Experience the local flavors at the Lebanon Farmers Market. Sample fresh produce, artisanal products, and enjoy the lively... Read MORE...