Lebanon, Indiana
Lebanon is a city of 17,812 people in Boone County, Indiana, founded in 1832.
Why visit Lebanon
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lebanon 7, Andrew B. VanHuys Round Barn, Boone County Courthouse and Ulen Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lebanon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Indiana, United States. The population was 16,662 at the 2020 census. Lebanon is located in central Indiana, approximately 29 miles (47 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis and 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Lafayette.
From the Wikipedia article Lebanon, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Andrew B. VanHuys Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Round barn in Boone County, Indiana
Boone County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Oak Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana, USA
Strange Nathanial Cragun House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Ulen Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
National historic district located at Ulen, Boone County, Indiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes27
Klooz Brewz, Brewery & Public House
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Chicken, Local, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
125 North Meridian Street
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Su-Mo 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
THAT Sports Bar
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
"You'll never forget our name!"; "Grill closes at 10pm, Fryers open all night!"
100 Smith Street, Lebanon
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr 11:00 - 01:00; Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00
15 more on the map.
History
Lebanon was officially established on April 30, 1830. 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 at Lebanon was established in 1832. In 1853, Lebanon was incorporated as a town and later became a city in 1875.
From the History section of Lebanon, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Map of Lebanon
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Whitestown Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boone County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Brownsburg 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Carmel 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Frankfort 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Avon 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Danville 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Crawfordsville 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 25 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Fishers 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Lawrence 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Beech Grove 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boone County Indiana Courthouse, Paul J Everett, CC BY 2.0
- The Milk Building, Lebanon, Indiana - Erica Fischer, Erica Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Abraham Lincoln Plaque in Lebanon, Indiana, HystericalMark, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Hill Cemetery chapel in Lebanon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from northeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lebanon- The Cleanest City in Indiana - Erica Fischer, Erica Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Carnegie library in Lebanon, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lebanon High School Tigers, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Windmill collection, Lebanon, Indiana 02, Erica Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Windmill collection, Lebanon, Indiana 01, Erica Fischer, CC BY 2.0
- Traditions, new and old...Roberto Santiago Rodriguez, Roberto Santiago Rodriguez, CC BY 2.0
- Strange Nathanial Cragun House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Phleum pratense 151074929, Yann Kemper, CC0
- Andrew B. VanHuys Round Barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Plaque for Ulen Country Club, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Register of Historic Places plaque in Ulen, Indiana, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 113 Ulen Boulevard, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ulen Country Club, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street in Ulen, Indiana, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-111765 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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