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A timeline of events, presented in a continuous time-line format, for the Lebanon area – from the arrival of the earliest native tribes in the region to modern day. The Lebanon Historical Society welcomes all who want to participate in this quest!
The district includes five distinct areas of Lebanon: the city's main commercial district, the neighborhood around McKendree University, two residential districts, and an archaeological site at the city limits. Development in Lebanon began in the 1820s, and McKendree University was founded in 1828.
It is the people and our traditions, past and present, of Lebanon that make us so unique. Where To Find Us . We meet the third Thursday of every month in the lower level of the Visitor Center at 6:30pm. You can also find us at the Mermaid House, 114 East St. Louis Street, Lebanon, Illinois 62254.
The Lebanon Historical Society is housed in the historic Mermaid House, which was built in 1832 and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The society maintains a museum that features exhibits on the history of Lebanon, including displays on local businesses, schools, and churches.
Located less than thirty minutes from the heart of St. Louis, Lebanon, Illinois is a community steeped in history. No one is actually sure when the first inhabitants of the area came, but they left behind what is known today as "Emerald Mound".
Lebanon Historical Society, Lebanon, Illinois. 88 likes. The Lebanon Historical Society is located in Lebanon, Illinois. Please contact us at Lebanonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com . President Greg...
Explore our campus to discover 10,000 years of local history and dig into Lebanon’s past at your own pace. Visit exhibits, become a Revolutionary War soldier in our hands-on history room, research a Lebanon ancestor or join a volunteer touring our historic buildings.
