Lebanon
Lebanon is one of the oldest cities in the State. Settled in 1796, Lebanon was officially founded in 1802.
The Lebanon School district lies midway between Interstates 75 and 71, approximately 30 miles north of Cincinnati, 30 miles
south of Dayton, and is the heart of Warren County, which is the second fastest growing County in the State of Ohio. It originally began as a stagecoach stop on the route between then Losantiville, and on to Xenia, Ohio. From there the stage proceeded to Columbus, the State Capitol. The district serves an area of 81.9 square miles and a student population of approximately 5,000.
As the Warren County seat, Lebanon today is a bustling community, where the economic condition and outlook for the community are positive. Encompassing nine square miles, Lebanon is home to a diverse population of more than 16,500 people and is primarily a bedroom community.
The Golden Lamb Inn, the Warren County Historical Society Museum, Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon Raceway and Glendower State Museum are a few of the well-known attractions within Lebanon. Also, In Lebanon is the 125-acre, 220,000 sq. ft. under roof, Countryside YMCA recreational complex which is the largest in the United States right in your own backyard.
Lebanon is the site of many acclaimed cultural events such as the Lebanon Symphony Orchestra, Apple Festival in the fall and the Old Fashioned Christmas Street Festival in December.
Near Lebanon are attractions such as Kings Island, Caesar Creek Lake, Fort Ancient State Park, Little Miami Bike Trail and the Golf Center at Kings Island. Also within a short distance are Miami University, Wright State University, the University of Dayton, Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati.
