Lebanon in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harrison School Building
1890-1976
Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
1. Harrison School Building Marker
The original Harrison School built in 1890 as a combination grade and high school, was named for President Benjamin Harrison It was located on the southwest corner of 7th and Maple Streets in what was then the Lebanon Independent Borough.
Growth in the Borough and consolidation of all schools in the district to this location necessitated two additions in 1905 and 1929.
When the Borough became part of the city of Lebanon in 1951, Harrison became part of the Lebanon School System.
The final addition built in 1960 became the nucleus of the Lebanon Senior Center. The school was closed in 1976 and the older parts of the building were demolished.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Maple Street, Lebanon PA 17046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Harrison (here, next to this marker); Independent Fire Company No. 1 (here, next to this marker); Lebanon Independent Borough
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Photographed by William Pope, May 21, 2024
2. Harrison School Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 33 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.
