Lebanon in Smith County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
U.S. Geographic Center Cedar Tree
Psalm 92:12 Psalm 104:16
Touched by biblical verses read inside the chapel, Ajwad Imad el Hashem and his friends vowed to fulfill a dream bringing a cedar tree from Lebanon to the center of the USA. The love for Lebanon, like this cedar, is eternal. To every Lebanese emigrant reading this, stay true to the cedar.
Ajwad Imad el Hachem • Kaisar Maakar • Joseph Nawfal • George Nader • Charbel Nader • Roger Harb • George Maalouf
Under the patronage of his excellency Ambassador of Lebanon Gabriel Issa.
June 15 2019
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 49.701′ N, 98° 34.762′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Kansas, in Smith County. Marker is at the intersection of Aa Road and State Highway 191, on the right when traveling south on Aa Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebanon KS 66952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Geographic Center of the United States (here, next to this marker); The Geographic Center (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named The Geographic Center (approx. 3˝ miles away); Willa Cather Memorial Prairie (approx. 12˝ miles away in Nebraska).
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