Population146,380 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
Agricultural Roots And A Civic Landmark
Lebanon County, PennsylvaniaLebanon anchors its namesake county, whose historical marker connects early agricultural and religious traditions with county formation. The county’s public resources also point to parks and local historical interpretation, offering ways to explore both its civic beginnings and the surrounding community landscape. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 146,380 residents in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 362 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Lebanon County at a Glance
Population146,380 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatLebanon
Largest Municipality (2025 estimate)Lebanon city
Established1815 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP Code LookupUSPS address lookup
Total Area, Including Water362.500 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Roads & Traffic511PA travel updates
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Lebanon County
Lebanon County was created in 1813 from Dauphin and Lancaster counties and named for an older township. The marker at the County-City Municipal Building preserves that account, while the county's historical overview emphasizes German agricultural settlement. These details connect a formal boundary change with the communities and traditions that developed around it. The older township name and later county boundary describe different stages of local organization. The marker gives those stages a public reference point that can be connected with wider community histories.
Start with the historical marker at the municipal building, then use the county's park tour or history resources to choose a second focus. The marker provides a concise civic framework; a specific park or historical place can give that framework a more local setting. A short marker visit works best when paired with a more detailed subject. Select one historical theme or park setting and use its own local information to guide the rest of the outing.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
The county's public resources also point to parks and local historical interpretation, offering ways to explore both its civic beginnings and the surrounding community landscape.
Community History
The marker at the County-City Municipal Building preserves that account, while the county's historical overview emphasizes German agricultural settlement. These details connect a formal boundary change with the communities and traditions that developed around it.
Explore Locally
Start with the historical marker at the municipal building, then use the county's park tour or history resources to choose a second focus.
Discover community roots through the places that preserve their story.
A Closer Look
Lebanon County
Places and perspectives from Lebanon County
Lebanon County Wire
Lebanon County & Pennsylvania News
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Around Lebanon County
Stories from every corner of Lebanon County.
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Annville El Sch – Elementary; grades 03-06. 205 S White Oak St, Annville, PA 17003. 717-867-7620.
Cornwall El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 45 Burd Coleman Rd, Cornwall, PA 17042. 717-273-4571.
ELCO Intermd Sch – Elementary; grades 03-05. 100 Evergreen Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067. 717-866-4521.
Harding El Sch – Elementary; grades PK-05. 622 Chestnut St, Lebanon, PA 17042. 717-273-9391.
Northern Lebanon El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-06. 346 School Dr, Fredericksburg, PA 17026. 717-865-2118.
Forge Road El Sch – Elementary; grades 01-05. 400 S Forge Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078. 717-838-1331.
Annville-Cleona HS – High; grades 09-12. 500 S White Oak St, Annville, PA 17003. 717-867-7700.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 252 South 4Th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042. 717-270-7500.
Lebanon Va Medical Center – Acute Care – Veterans Administration. 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042. 717-228-5901.
Philhaven Hospital – Psychiatric. 283 South Butler Road, Mt Gretna, PA 17064. 717-273-8871.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
State Parks
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Trails
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Utilities
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Annville Free Library – 216 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003. 717-867-1802.
Matthews Public Library – 102 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, PA 17026. 717-865-5523.
Lebanon Community Library – 125 N Seventh St, Lebanon, PA 17046. 717-273-7624.
Myerstown Community Library – 199 North College St, Myerstown, PA 17067. 717-866-2800.
Palmyra Public Library – 50 Landings Dr, Ste B, Palmyra, PA 17078. 717-838-1347.
Richland Community Library – 111 East Main Street, Richland, PA 17087. 717-866-4939.
Courts
DMV
Pennsylvania — Find a Location
Pennsylvania — Title and Registration
Pennsylvania — Licenses & Photo IDs
Transportation
Pennsylvania statewide resource for residents and visitors.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
Veterans Day / Remembrance Day-Offices Closed
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Plan Your Lebanon County Visit
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Local Questions
Lebanon County: Places, Plans & Practical Answers
Start with these 11 answers, then find 5 more planning questions below the discovery lists.
No. A grounds visit and a scheduled boat ride are separate experiences. Use the current park information to check the grounds and walking options, then confirm boat-trip dates and admission if you want to go through the tunnel by boat.
Patches Family Creamery: Add a farm creamery and ice-cream stop to a family outing. Memorial Lake State Park: Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap.
Memorial Lake State Park: Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap. Union Canal Tunnel Park: Explore the grounds and canal history near Lebanon; scheduled boat rides are a separate activity.
Memorial Lake State Park: Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap. Union Canal Tunnel Park: Explore the grounds and canal history near Lebanon; scheduled boat rides are a separate activity. Free access does not include purchases, rentals or separately ticketed activities.
Timeless Café: Plan a café meal in Lebanon. The Batdorf Restaurant: Consider a sit-down meal in Annville.
Black Swan Antiquities: Browse antiques and collectibles in Palmyra. Book Bar: Combine book browsing with a café-style stop in Palmyra.
Main Street Jewelry & Gifts: Look for women's clothing, handbags and jewelry in Myerstown.
The county's public resources also point to parks and local historical interpretation, offering ways to explore both its civic beginnings and the surrounding community landscape. Use the local museums and historic sites above to explore that story in more detail.
Annville Free Library – 216 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003. 717-867-1802. Matthews Public Library – 102 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, PA 17026. 717-865-5523. These contacts come from the supplied local-library directory; call for current opening hours, children’s programs and visitor services.
Annville El Sch – Elementary; grades 03-06. 205 S White Oak St, Annville, PA 17003. 717-867-7620. Cornwall El Sch – Elementary; grades KG-05. 45 Burd Coleman Rd, Cornwall, PA 17042. 717-273-4571. These are selected contacts from the supplied school directory. Contact the school or district to confirm attendance boundaries and enrollment; a nearby school is not necessarily the assigned school.
Lebanon is the county seat recorded in the supplied Lebanon County information. Use the Government tab in local resources to locate the department you need; offices may have different addresses and appointment arrangements.
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My Local Guide
Find Something Fun
Make Time for a Local DiscoveryExplore places to eat, shop and spend time in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Follow each link for current visiting details.
Kids’ Fun
- Patches Family Creamery — Add a farm creamery and ice-cream stop to a family outing.
- Memorial Lake State Park — Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap.
Restaurants
- Timeless Café — Plan a café meal in Lebanon.
- The Batdorf Restaurant — Consider a sit-down meal in Annville.
Shopping & Retail
- Black Swan Antiquities — Browse antiques and collectibles in Palmyra.
- Book Bar — Combine book browsing with a café-style stop in Palmyra.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Main Street Jewelry & Gifts — Look for women's clothing, handbags and jewelry in Myerstown.
Outdoor Fun
- Memorial Lake State Park — Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap.
- Union Canal Tunnel Park — Explore the grounds and canal history near Lebanon; scheduled boat rides are a separate activity.
Free Things to Do
- Memorial Lake State Park — Choose a shoreline walk and picnic near Fort Indiantown Gap.
- Union Canal Tunnel Park — Explore the grounds and canal history near Lebanon; scheduled boat rides are a separate activity.
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More Lebanon County Questions
How could I build a short Lebanon County outing from these places?
One possible plan is Patches Family Creamery, a meal at Timeless Café, and a browse at Black Swan Antiquities. These are separate stops; map their addresses and check opening times before deciding whether all three fit your day.
How can I keep a Lebanon County day trip inexpensive?
Start with Memorial Lake State Park and Union Canal Tunnel Park and bring a picnic where permitted. Budget separately for museum or amusement tickets, restaurant meals, parking where charged, rentals and purchases. Check the linked destination’s current fees instead of assuming every activity on its grounds is free.
Where should I check the forecast before visiting Memorial Lake State Park?
Use the county weather section above for the forecast. For Memorial Lake State Park, also open the destination’s notices for trail, road or facility closures. A county forecast does not confirm that an individual trail or activity is operating.
What should I confirm before making a special trip to Main Street Jewelry & Gifts?
Use Main Street Jewelry & Gifts to confirm the physical-store address, current opening days and whether the item or fitting you need is available. Some shops list online stock, multiple locations or appointment services, so contact the store about a specific visit.
Where can I find the businesses featured in this Lebanon County guide?
The “Businesses in This County Guide” section links to Willow Valley Hardware. Open a business page for its contact details. A business featured in this guide may serve the county from another location; confirm its address and service area directly.
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