Lebanon Attractions
Lebanon was settled in 1805 by William H. Bradsby during the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It was organized as a town in 1857 and chartered as a city in 1874. In the late 1890's, Lebanon was known as a resort town with wealthy families from St. Louis building summer homes or staying in the hotels.
Governor French House
This Gothic-Georgian home was built in 1854 and modeled after a castle in Switzerland.
McKendree College
McKendree College is the oldest existing college in Illinois, it was founded in 1828. Two historical buildings are located on site - Old Main, built 1851 and Bothwell Chapel, built 1858.
Mermaid House
The Mermaid House was built in 1830 and has been partially restored. Charles Dickens was a guest in 1842 while visiting the Looking Glass Prairie.
