Wednesday 11 November 2015

Exploring Places VIII: Lebanon (USA)

Postcard 9 is on its way to LEBANON!

Silvia López has done some research on this American city, here you have her findings:


Lebanon, Broadway street
WHERE IS LEBANON?

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


Lebanon Manson Monroe Railroad
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


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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