Lebanon in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lebanon Independent Borough
1912 - 1951
Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
1. Lebanon Independent Borough Marker
Lebanon Independent Borough was a part
of North Lebanon Township.
In 1871 the Lebanon Independent School
and Road District was formed. Early
industries included iron furnaces, a rope
factory, a boat dock and the famous Miller
Organ Factory.
When all Independent Districts were abolished
by the State in 1911, citizens successfully
petitioned to become the Lebanon Independent
Borough
A Borough hall was built on the southeast
corner of 7th and Maple Streets in 1914.
It was used for Borough Council meetings,
Harrison School concerts, plays and special
events. It also included two jail cells
and from 1915 to 1978, the Independent
Fire Company.
In 1951, the Borough was annexed by the
city of Lebanon and the Borough Hall
was demolished in 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 21.007′ N, 76° 25.397′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. It is at the intersection of Maple Street (Pennsylvania Route 343) and North 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Maple Street. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in Greater Harrisburg. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Independent Fire Company No. 1 (here, next to this marker); Harrison (here, next to this marker); Harrison School Building (here, next to this marker); The Imperishable Scroll of Honor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Camp Coleman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Reading Railroad Station (approx. half a mile away); Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad Station (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
2. Lebanon Independent Borough Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
