Lebanon: Local History, Parade and Nature

Lebanon Borough offers several distinct reasons to visit: local history, the Fourth of July celebration and a designated area for wildlife conservation. There is also Lebanon Station and a church that is among the oldest in Hunterdon County. If you choose Lebanon as a vacation destination, you can consider whether local history, a holiday or nature will be the main focus of your stay.

Historic Streets and Buildings

The Lebanon Historic District extends along Main Street, Cherry Street, Brunswick Avenue, Maple Street and High Street. These five street names provide a clear sense of the historic area within Lebanon Borough. For travelers interested in the history of places and their streets, the District is a reason in its own right to consider visiting Lebanon. The Dutch Reformed Church in Lebanon adds to this historic character: it is among the oldest churches in Hunterdon County.

Another historic connection is the Central Railroad of New Jersey Main Line Corridor Historic District, which includes Lebanon Borough. This corridor district is a distinct category of local history from the Lebanon Historic District. The Lebanon Historic District and the Central Railroad of New Jersey Main Line Corridor Historic District both relate to local history and railroad history.

The Fourth of July Celebration

A special event on the annual calendar is the Fourth of July celebration in Lebanon Borough. It includes a children’s parade for children up to and including age 10. The main parade also travels along Main Street, Myrtle Avenue and Brunswick Avenue to Holjes-Sheppard Memorial Park.

This tradition also has a long history: the first Lebanon Borough Fourth of July Parade took place in 1947 and traveled along Main Street. This distinguishes the current description of the main parade from its historic beginnings: Main Street is listed as the route of the first parade in 1947, while the main parade travels along three streets to the Memorial Park. If you are considering traveling for a particular holiday, you can make this parade a special focus of your plans.

Nature and Travel as Additional Considerations

The Borough of Lebanon encompasses 77 acres of Critical Wildlife Habitat. This area is suitable for supporting populations of rare, endangered and threatened species. For nature enthusiasts, it offers a different way to experience Lebanon than its historic districts or celebration program.

Lebanon Station is served by New Jersey Transit on the Raritan Valley Line. If you are considering traveling by train, you can include this connection in your travel plans. When choosing a vacation rental or vacation home, you can first decide which aspect matters most to you: local history, the Fourth of July celebration, wildlife habitat or rail access.

If you would like to explore more local pages: Flemington, Lambertville, Readington Township, Frenchtown.

For the main travel overview: Hunterdon County.