Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Lebanon, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lebanon and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Lebanon
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Lebanon:
- 34.365924, -85.815803
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Lebanon
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected DeKalb County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for DeKalb County
- Since Lebanon is near Cherokee County and also Etowah County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cherokee County
- eBird sighting report for Etowah County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Lebanon ...
We found 55 communities that share the name Lebanon.
There are two communities within Alabama that are also named Lebanon.
Beyond Alabama, we know of another 53 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 53 communities, 54 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Alabama ...
- Cleburne County
- Morgan County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Searcy County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Lebanon [Searcy County].
- Sevier County
- This Lebanon is located in Sevier County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the west of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of Lebanon.
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- New Haven County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in New Haven County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Lebanon.
- New London County
- This Lebanon is located in New London County and lies 892 miles [1,435.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Lebanon.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Cherokee County
- This Lebanon is located in Cherokee County and lies 76 miles [122.3 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Lebanon.
- Sumter County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Lebanon [Sumter County].
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Sioux County
- This Lebanon is located in Sioux County and lies 827 miles [1,330.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sioux County community of Lebanon.
- Van Buren County
- This Lebanon is located in Van Buren County and lies 556 miles [894.8 km] to the northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Lebanon.
- Kansas
- Bourbon County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Lebanon [Bourbon County].
- Smith County
- This Lebanon is located in Smith County and lies 795 miles [1,279.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Lebanon.
- Kentucky
- Clay County
- This Lebanon is located in Clay County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Lebanon.
- Marion County
- This Lebanon is located in Marion County and lies 223 miles [358.9 km] to the north of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Lebanon.
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Hinds County
- This Lebanon is located in Hinds County and lies 310 miles [498.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hinds County community of Lebanon.
- Holmes County
- This Lebanon is located in Holmes County and lies 256 miles [412 km] to the west southwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Holmes County community of Lebanon.
- Marshall County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Lebanon [Marshall County].
- Newton County
- This Lebanon is located in Newton County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km] to the southwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Newton County community of Lebanon.
- Prentiss County
- This Lebanon is located in Prentiss County and lies 166 miles [267.2 km] to the west of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prentiss County community of Lebanon.
- Missouri
- Boone County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Lebanon [Boone County].
- Laclede County
- This Lebanon is located in Laclede County and lies 445 miles [716.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laclede County community of Lebanon.
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Madison County
- This Lebanon is located in Madison County and lies 798 miles [1,284.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Lebanon.
- Orange County
- This Lebanon is located in Orange County and lies 796 miles [1,281 km] to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Lebanon.
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Monroe County
- This Lebanon is located in Monroe County and lies 440 miles [708.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Lebanon.
- Warren County
- This Lebanon is located in Warren County and lies 361 miles [581 km] to the north northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Lebanon.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Lebanon lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Abbeville County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Lebanon [Abbeville County].
- Anderson County
- This Lebanon is located in Anderson County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km]<1> to the east of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Lebanon.
- Berkeley County
- This Lebanon is located in Berkeley County and lies 332 miles [534.3 km] to the east southeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Lebanon.
- Fairfield County
- This Lebanon is located in Fairfield County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Lebanon.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Lebanon is located in Bradley County and lies 67 miles [107.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Lebanon.
- Hardin County
- This Lebanon is located in Hardin County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km] to the west northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Lebanon.
- Haywood County
- This Lebanon is located in Haywood County and lies 218 miles [350.8 km] to the west northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Haywood County community of Lebanon.
- Wilson County
- This Lebanon is located in Wilson County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km] to the north northwest of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Lebanon.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Lebanon is located in Collin County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km]<1> to the west of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Lebanon.
- Hill County
- This Lebanon is located in Hill County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km] to the west of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hill County community of Lebanon.
- Johnson County
- This Lebanon is located in Johnson County and lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km] to the west of the Lebanon that is located in DeKalb County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Lebanon.
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Lebanon ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Bootsville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bootsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bootsville
- Bootsville is located in DeKalb County
- Clyde ‑ Historic
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Dog Town
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east) - Gilbert Crossroads
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbert Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbert Crossroads
- Gilbert Crossroads is located in DeKalb County
- Guest
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Guest
- Guest is located in DeKalb County
- Hughes Mill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughes Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughes Mill
- Hughes Mill is located in DeKalb County
- Loveless
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast) - Luna ‑ Historic
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Lydia
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest) - Peeks Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peeks Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peeks Corner
- Peeks Corner is located in DeKalb County
- Pine Ridge
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
- Pine Ridge is located in DeKalb County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
- Pleasant Hill
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in DeKalb County
- Portersville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portersville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portersville
- Portersville is located in DeKalb County
- Tucker ‑ Historic
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
How Far From Lebanon to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Lebanon to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lebanon and extending to:
- Fort Payne, which is the Seat of DeKalb County, lies just to the Northeast.
- Montgomery, which is the State Capital of Alabama, lies 140 miles [225.3 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Lebanon to Montgomery, with an average speed<5>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 577 miles [928.6 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 23 days and walking would take 33 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,470 miles [10,412.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,179 miles [11,553.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,056 miles [8,136.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lebanon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for DeKalb County: www.dekalbcountyal.us/
The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lebanon) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lebanon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.3659, Longitude: -85.8158 In this case, the coordinates for Lebanon have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Lebanon, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Lebanon could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Lebanon to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.13 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.774 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.71 degrees. |