Why visit Lebanon
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Captain Andrew Offutt Monument, Lebanon Historic Commercial District and Rosewood Golf & Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Lebanon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Marion County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 6,274 at the 2020 census, up from 5,539 in 2010. Lebanon is located in central Kentucky, 63 miles (101 km) southeast of Louisville. A national cemetery is nearby.
From the Wikipedia article Lebanon, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Captain Andrew Offutt Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Lebanon Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Lebanon, Kentucky
Lebanon National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic veterans cemetery in Marion County, Kentucky
Kentucky Cooperage Visitors Center
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
711B East Main Street, Lebanon
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes16
Limestone Branch Distillery
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
1280 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lebanon
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00;Su 13:00-17:00
Limestone Branch
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
1280 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lebanon
Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
119 West Main Street, Lebanon
4 more on the map.
History
Prior to the establishment of the city now known as Lebanon, the town of Georgetown, north of Lexington, was also named "Lebanon" during its first few years of establishment. It was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington.
Present-day Lebanon was established in 1814 and named for the Biblical Lebanon because of its abundant cedar trees. The founding community traces back to the Hardin's Creek Meeting House, built by Presbyterians from Virginia. It was incorporated as a city on January 28, 1815, and became the county seat of Marion County in 1835. Because of its style, architecture, and businesses, Lebanon had the reputation of being Kentucky's Philadelphia and was considered for the site of the state capitol.
In the 19th century, Lebanon was one of the stops along the National Turnpike from Maysville to Nashville. In 1819, Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson met here after having crossed paths on their journeys. Many of its brick homes date from the antebellum period, including Hollyhill and Myrtledene (now a bed and breakfast). Much of Lebanon's downtown business district was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Lebanon, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of Lebanon
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 24°F | 4.1 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 4.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 60°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bradfordsville (8 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
Marion County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Samuels Field (BRY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Campbellsville 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Bardstown 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Greensburg 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Hodgenville 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Junction City 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Danville 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Harrodsburg 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Lebanon Junction 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Columbia 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Elizabethtown 35 mi west, about 56 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
- Downtown Lebanon, Kentucky, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain Andrew Offutt Monument 1, Bedford, Public domain
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