About Lebanon - Lebanon Chamber of Commerce

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If you're looking for a friendly community that has worked hard to preserve its past, while also making great strides to become a benchmark for technology, industry and community development, then Lebanon welcomes you.

When Lebanon was laid out in 1802, only two houses stood and two streets ran through town. Today, Lebanon has a population of nearly 17,000 and growing. Early settlers to the area thought the trees covering the hillside were like those in the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon; thus, Lebanon's nickname "Cedar City."

Lebanon and its citizens have played an active role in guiding the history of the country. Native son Tom Corwin was the 12th governor of Ohio, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of Treasury and U.S. Minister to Mexico. John McLean, founder of the Western Star, Ohio's oldest newspaper, was a member of the cabinets of both President Adams and Jackson and an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The Golden Lamb Hotel, which opened in 1803 and still operates in its original location, hosted many presidents and dignitaries who passed through Lebanon during the country's emergent years.

Lebanon is widely becoming known as a tourist attraction, with its many points of interest. The Warren County Historical Museum is recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding county museums. The Glendower State Memorial, erected between 1836 and 1840, provides a classic example of residential Greek Revival architecture and a natural setting for many elegant Empire and Victorian furnishings from Warren County's past. Lebanon is also home to the Turtle Creek Valley Railway, where passengers follow an old stage coach route passing meadow, pasture, a rippling creek and wildflowers along the way. Shopping has even become an art in Lebanon, boasting over 80 specialty shops offering one-of-a-kind antiques, furniture, fine art, jewelry, collectables, distinctive clothing and much more.

There's so much to see and learn about Lebanon, and this web site is an excellent source to help you find what you need to know. If you have additional questions or comments please contact us.