Postcard 9 is on its way to LEBANON!
Silvia López has done some research on this American city, here you have her findings:
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| Lebanon, Broadway street |
WHERE IS LEBANON?
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| Location of Lebanon in the United States |
The map is not wrong, the Kent will talk about is located in Ohio,
in the United States of America.
Lebanon is a city located in Warren County, in the southwest of
Ohio, United States. Lebanon is the county seat of Warren and is included in
the Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. The population was approximately 20.033 at
the 2010 census. According to the United
States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.97 square miles
(33.59 km2).
LEBANON IF FAMOUS FOR…
Lebanon is widely known as a tourist
destination, with its many points of interest, historic landmarks, regional festivals
and downtown shopping. Besides, the city also has a symphony orchestra and
chorus.
LANDMARKS
Lebanon Manson Monroe Railroad
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| Lebanon Manson Monroe Railroad |
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| Warren County Historical Society and Museum |
The Warren County Historical Museum is recognized
as one of the nation's most outstanding county museums. It includes the Warren
County History Center, housed in Harmon Hall, a three-story, 28,000-square-foot
building with displays and artifacts from prehistoric eras to the mid-20th
century.
The Golden Lamb Inn
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| Golden Lamb Inn |
The
Golden Lamb Inn is the oldest hotel in Ohio, having been established in the
Warren County seat of Lebanon in 1803. The present four-story structure is
built around the 1815 rebuilding of the inn, maintaining its colonial
architecture. Because of Lebanon's position
on the highway between Cincinnati and Columbus, many notables
have visited the inn. In fact, the Golden Lamb has been visited by twelve
American Presidents!!!!
Harmon
Golf Club
Harmon Golf Club is the oldest golf course in Warren
County. It was built in 1912. Located in Historic Downtown Lebanon, the Golf Club features a regulation
length course that is challenging for any level golfer.
LIFESTYLE
Lebanon has a young population; the median age in the city was 34.7 years
at the 2010 census.
The quality of life in Lebanon ranks among the highest in the area. Lebanon
has been selected as an Ohio Magazine Best Hometown for 2012. Lebanon has a
thriving business community, high-quality industrial developments, beautiful
residential areas, a historic down, and a solid education system, which excels
in both academics and sports.
CURIOSITIES ABOUT LEBANON
Did you know that…
- Neil
Armstrong, first man to walk on the moon; made his home in Lebanon for 23
years after the moon landing?
- Golden
Lam Inn has been visited for Ronald Reagan or George W. Bush?
- the
1994 movie Milk Money with Ed
Harris and Melanie Griffith were both shot in Lebanon?
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