Lebanon Virginia Map

About Lebanon, Virginia

Lebanon is a locality in Russell County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,116. The population density is 251.2 people per km². Lebanon is located at 36.9009°N, 82.0801°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24266.

Lebanon, Virginia, lies cradled in the southwestern corner of the Old Dominion, where the Cumberland Mountains begin their grand ascent. It lies 21.9 miles north-northeast of Bristol, VA (from Bristol, VA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 14.4 miles north-northwest of Abingdon. The landscape here is a study in emerald and ochre, a place where verdant valleys unfurl between the stoic shoulders of ancient peaks, their slopes often softened by a haze that lends the air a perpetually gentle quality. The Clinch River, a mercurial ribbon of silver, carves its path through this terrain, its banks a mosaic of deciduous trees whose leaves, in autumn, ignite the hillsides with a painter's palette of fiery hues. The very air seems to possess a certain stillness, a quiet breath held between the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of water, a palpable sense of being far from the world's clamor. This is a land where history is not merely recorded but felt, woven into the very warp and weft of daily life in Lebanon. Founded in the late 18th century, it carries the echoes of Scotch-Irish settlers who sought refuge and opportunity in these highlands, their resilience a quiet undercurrent in the town's enduring spirit. The economy, once heavily reliant on coal mining, now seeks new avenues, a thoughtful transition that honors its past while looking toward the future, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty and the tourism it may draw. The local character is marked by a deep-seated courtesy, a lingering grace from a time when neighborly bonds were as essential as the harvest, and conversations, even about the simplest things, often carry a subtle, almost musical cadence.

About This Lebanon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lebanon, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.900942, -82.080131. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lebanon and Russell County.

Detailed location data for Lebanon includes the ZIP code (24266), telephone area code (276), county seat of Russell County (Lebanon), and school district assignment (Russell County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lebanon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.