Lebanon (Kentucky)

Marion County

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Lebanon is the county seat ( county seat ) of Marion County, in the U.S. state of Kentucky. In 2000 the town had 5718 inhabitants and a population density of 500.6 inhabitants / km ².

Geography

The place is located near the geographic center of Kentucky on Highway 68, about 90 km south-east of Louisville and 90 miles south-west of Frankfort, capital of Kentucky. The city has an area of 11.4 km ² without significant water surface.

History

Lebanon was adopted on January 25, 1834 in the formation of Marion County as a district capital. The area surrounding the city was the site of three battles during the American Civil War in 1861, 1862 and 1863.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Phil Simms ( born 1955 ), former American football player
  • Place in Kentucky
  • Place in North America
  • Marion County ( Kentucky)
  • County Seat in Kentucky
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