Lebanon, city, seat of Lebanon County, southeastern Pennsylvania, in the fertile Lebanon Valley, in the colorful Pennsylvania Dutch country; incorporated 1868. It is a manufacturing city and a commercial center for the surrounding rich agricultural area; major products include metal items, chemicals, footwear, processed food, and textiles. A museum of local history is here. The community, laid out in the 1750s, was originally called Steitztown and later was renamed for the Lebanon of the Bible. Population 25,711 (1980); 24,800 (1990); 24,461 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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