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Lebanon
Linn County, Oregon
ZipCodes
97355
Motto
It's Easier From Here
Page Contents for Lebanon, Oregon
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Statistics & Facts
The Oregon state capital is Salem.
The population of Lebanon is approximately 15,993 (2009), 15518 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 5,427 (2000), 6118 (2010).
The amount of land area in Lebanon is 13.6 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Lebanon is 5.25 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.4 sq kilometers.
The distance from Lebanon to Washington DC is 2548 miles.
The distance to the Oregon state capital is 27 miles. (as the crow flies)
Lebanon is positioned 44.53 degrees north of the equator and 122.90 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Lebanon elevation is 347 feet above sea level.
Lebanon per capita income is $ 18,227 (2009).
Lebanon median income is $ 39,679 (2009).
The Lebanon median home price is $ 149,251 (2009).
Lebanon average annual rainfall is 43.66 inches per year
Lebanon average annual snowfall is 4.89 inches per year.
Lebanon average temperature is 52.7 degrees F.
Location
in northwest Oregon about 28 miles from Salem. Other nearby communities include:South Lebanon, Sodaville, Waterloo, Scio-Lacomb, Tangent, Brownsville, Albany and Scio.
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History & History Related Items
Lebanon was first known as Peterson's Gap after Asa Peterson, one of the early settlers. The first store here opened here in 1847 by Jeremiah Ralston and his wife. He began to lay out the town and called it after his home town of Lebanon, Tennessee. The cedar trees along the river also reminded him of the cedars of Lebanon in the Bible. Not everyone agreed with the name, though and some called it Pinhook for a time. But when the post office opened in 1851, the name was firmed up as Lebanon. Lebanon was incorporated in 1878. Electricity came to town in 1889 and the telephone arrived in 1890.
Here is a history page for Lebanon.
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The incorporation of Lebanon
1878Attractions
Lebanon Strawberry Festival
held in June each for over 100 years
Home of the worlds largest shortcake baked every year during the festival - this shortcake serves over 15,000 people each year!
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Economy & Industry
Economic Development in Lebanon.
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Lebanon City Government
City of Lebanon925 Main Street
Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: 951-258-4900
Lebanon Historical Events
1887Lebanon’s first newspaper, the Lebanon Express, was established in 1887. It remains in print today.
Lebanon Chamber
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center1040 Park St.
Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: 541-258-7164
Lebanon Community News
Lebanon Express - Local newsLebanon Organizations
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center1040 Park St.
Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: 541-258-7164
Lebanon Libraries
Lebanon Public Library55 Academy St.
Lebanon, OR 97355
Phone: 541-258-4926
Lebanon Schools
Lebanon Community Schools485 South 5th Street
Phone: 541-451-8511 Lebanon
Miscellany
The population of Lebanon was:1990 - 10,950
2000 - 12,950
2008 - 15,397
2009 - 15,993
Median age:
2000 - 35.9 years
Number of Housing Units:
1990 - 4,554
2000 - 5,427
Median Household Income:
2000 - $ 31,231
2009 - $ 39,679
Per Capita Income:
2000 - $ 14,968
2009 - $ 18,227
Median House Value:
2000 - $ 108,600
2009 - $ 149,251
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