Lebanon, Indiana

Lebanon, Indiana
Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon
Motto: 
The Friendly City
Location of Lebanon in Boone County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°02′50″N 86°27′00″W / 40.04722°N 86.45000°W / 40.04722; -86.45000
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyBoone
TownshipsCenter, Perry, Jefferson, Washington, Worth
Established1830
Incorporated (town)1853
Incorporated (city)1875
Government
  MayorMatthew “Matt” Gentry (R)
Area
  Total
17.32 sq mi (44.87 km2)
  Land17.31 sq mi (44.83 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.13%
Elevation
951 ft (290 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
16,662
  Density962.73/sq mi (371.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46052
Area code765
FIPS code18-42624
GNIS feature ID2395662
Websitewww.lebanon.in.gov

Lebanon is a city in and the county seat of Boone County, Indiana, United States. The population was 16,662 at the 2020 census. Lebanon is located in central Indiana, approximately 29 miles (47 km) northwest of downtown Indianapolis and 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Lafayette.