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:
- 33.113175, -96.805556
- 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 Collin County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Collin County
- Since Lebanon is near Denton County and also Dallas County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Denton County
- eBird sighting report for Dallas 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 Texas that are also named Lebanon.
Beyond Texas, 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 Texas ...
- Hill County
- Johnson County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Cleburne County
- This Lebanon is located in Cleburne County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km]<1> to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cleburne County community of Lebanon.
- DeKalb County
- This Lebanon is located in DeKalb County and lies 636 miles [1,023.5 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Lebanon.
- Morgan County
- This Lebanon is located in Morgan County and lies 571 miles [918.9 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Lebanon.
- 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 170 miles [273.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 1,465 miles [2,357.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 710 miles [1,142.6 km]<1> to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 689 miles [1,108.8 km]<1> to the north of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 586 miles [943.1 km] to the north northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the north of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 779 miles [1,253.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 718 miles [1,155.5 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 390 miles [627.6 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 453 miles [729 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 473 miles [761.2 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 391 miles [629.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 1,326 miles [2,134 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 971 miles [1,562.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 825 miles [1,327.7 km] to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Lebanon.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- This Lebanon lies 1,129 miles [1,816.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 815 miles [1,311.6 km]<1> to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 958 miles [1,541.8 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 899 miles [1,446.8 km] to the east of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 690 miles [1,110.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 510 miles [820.8 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 458 miles [737.1 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin 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 630 miles [1,013.9 km] to the east northeast of the Lebanon that is located in Collin County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Lebanon.
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
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.
- Allen
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allen
- Allen is located in Collin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 109,379 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allen <5>
- Forest Grove
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Grove
- Forest Grove is located in Collin County
- Hackberry
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west) - Hebron
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest) - Hickory Creek
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
- Hickory Creek is located in Denton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,999 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hickory Creek <5>
- Lake Dallas
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Dallas have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Dallas
- Lake Dallas is located in Denton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,124 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Dallas <5>
- Lewisville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisville
- Lewisville is located in Dallas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 112,232 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lewisville <5>
- Lincoln Park
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park is located in Denton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 567 people
- Little Elm
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Elm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Elm
- Little Elm is located in Denton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 56,625 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little Elm <5>
- Lucas
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east) - Prosper
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prosper have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prosper
- Prosper is located in Collin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,957 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prosper <5>
- Providence Village
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Village
- Providence Village is located in Denton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,564 people
- Rockhill
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill
- Rockhill is located in Collin County
- Trinity Mills
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Trinity Mills. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<6>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Mills
- Trinity Mills is located in Dallas County
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:
- McKinney, which is the Seat of Collin County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Lebanon to McKinney, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Austin, which is the State Capital of Texas, lies 204 miles [328.3 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,171 miles [1,884.5 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take about three full days, a buggy would take 46 days and walking would take 67 days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,967 miles [11,212.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,702 miles [12,395.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,581 miles [8,981.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
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 Collin County: www.co.collin.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn 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: 33.1132, Longitude: -96.8056 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 319.989 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 316.585 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 314.626 degrees. |