Lebanon, Virginia
Lebanon is a town of 3,116 people in Russell County, Virginia, founded in 1819.
Why visit Lebanon
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Samuel Gilmer House, Stephen B. Quillen House and J.S. Easterly Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Lebanon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lebanon
Lebanon is a town in Russell County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lebanon had a population of 3,159. It is the county seat of Russell County.
From the Wikipedia article Lebanon, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
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Samuel Gilmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Stephen B. Quillen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Dedicated To All The Veterans of Russell County
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
In Remembrance to the Veterans of Russel County S. Hughes Melton Medical Doctor
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes21
Out of Town Café
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
733 Pioneer Drive, Lebanon
Mo off; Tu 11:00-19:00; We,Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa...
Stone Cellar Brunch & Clutter
Restaurant
19 South Church Avenue, Lebanon
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
J & V's Corner Deli
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
8 Old Fincastle Road, Lebanon
9 more on the map.
History
The town of Lebanon was founded in 1818 as per an effort to create a new county seat for Russell County. The Lebanon Lutheran Church was founded in 1851 by pastor Jacob Scherer.
From the History section of Lebanon, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Town & Country Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
88 Town and Country Drive, Lebanon
Town and Country Motor Lodge
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
88 Town and Country Drive, Lebanon
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare9
McFarlane-Hillman Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy
116 South Flanagan Avenue, Lebanon
Map of Lebanon
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 23°F | 3.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 3.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lebanon (2 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
Russell County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-04: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-10-01: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-29: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Honaker 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Castlewood 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Emory 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Glade Spring 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Bristol 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Claypool Hill 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Coeburn 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Cedar Bluff 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Chilhowie 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Bristol 25 mi south, about 40 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
- Lebanon, VA, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2017-06-12 08 42 31 View south along U.S. Route 19 Business (Main Street) at Little Cedar Creek in Lebanon, Russell County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2017-06-12 08 46 06 View west along Virginia State Route 82 (Cleveland Road) just northwest of Lebanon in Russell County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lebanon, VA 24266, USA - panoramio (4), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebanon, VA 24266, USA - panoramio (3), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebanon, Virginia - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebanon, VA 24266, USA - panoramio (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebanon, VA 24266, USA - panoramio (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lebanon, VA 24266, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Gilmer House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stephen B. Quillen House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS067-E-164396 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS067-E-164394 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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