Lebanon, Administrative center in Linn County, Oregon
Description
Lebanon is a city in Linn County, Oregon, situated along the South Santiam River on the eastern edge of the Willamette Valley. The city occupies a location between the populated western valleys and the foothills of the Cascade Range.
History
The city was founded in 1878 by Jeremiah Ralston, who named it after his birthplace of Lebanon, Tennessee. This choice of name tied the new settlement to the founder's eastern roots and heritage.
Culture
The Lebanon Public Library provides educational programs, community resources, and learning opportunities for residents of all ages throughout the year.
Practical
The Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital serves as the main medical facility in town. The public library offers educational programs and community resources for visitors and residents to use.
Did you know?
The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest opened in the city in 2011. This medical school draws students to the area and shapes the community's character.
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Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site
16 km
Albany Municipal Airport
16.9 km
Hoffman Bridge
13.5 km
Gilkey Bridge
17.2 km
Larwood Bridge
17.1 km
Boston Flour Mill
15.8 km
Henry and Mary Cyrus Barn
10.3 km
First Baptist Church
16.5 km
John M. Moyer House
16.7 km
Z.C.B.J. Tolstoj Lodge No. 224
16.4 km
Joseph Wesely House and Barn
18.9 km
Methodist Episcopal Church South
19.1 km
United Presbyterian Church of Shedd
17.9 km
Louis A. Crandall House
467 m
Hackleman Historic District
18.9 km
Angell–Brewster House
6 km
George Earle Chamberlain House
19 km
Living Rock Studios
17.5 kmThompson's Mills State Park
15.8 km
Toledo District Willamette Bridge
19.2 km
Albany Hebrew Cemetery
17.6 kmTelephone of the Wind
18.2 kmPioneer Park Stage
16.8 kmBrownsville Art Association
16.7 kmA-4E Skyhawk
17.2 kmStatue, Work of art
17.9 kmRoyal Terrace Falls
19.8 kmRailway carriage
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