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The Township of Lebanon is located in the northern part of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The township of Lebanon borders, both Warren County and Morris County. Historically an agricultural community, Lebanon Township has grown in recent years while still maintaining its rural character and charm. Its landscape is rich with mountains, farmlands, forests, streams and rivers. Lebanon Township Homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 6,056 residnts. Major highways tranversing the Township incude Route 31 which gives you acess to Interstate 78.
The quote on the homepage of the Lebanon Township Website says it all: "I soon learned that the Township was made up of small hamlets. Most of these had its' own school, church and post office. Bunnvale was named for a Mr. Bunn who owned much of the land in the area. Mr. Hoffman ran a basket factory where the road goes over the South Raritan River, so that is Hoffman's Crossing. Buffalo Hollow was another. Do you think there might have been buffalo?"
If you are considering a move to Lebanon Township New Jersey, you will find the area a great place to live. Lebanon, NJ Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from afforadable first time homebuyer communties to Luxury Homes. All Lebanon, New Jersey Real Estate can be found at the Lebanon, NJ MLS Service .
Sightseeing in Lebanon Township
 Township of Lebanon Museum in New Hampton
57 Musconetcong River Road
908-537-6464
Lebanon Township, New Jersey home owners enjoy regularly scheduled classes and the displays at the museum. Once the New Hampton School, the museum is suported by Township of Lebanon and, in part, by the New Jersey Historical Commission has made possible. The museum is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:39 am until 5:00pm and on Saturdays, it is open from 1:00pm until 5:00. The admission into this wonderful building is free. 
3 Bunnvale Road
908-638-8884
Lebanon, NJ home owners benifit from the local Bunnvale Library. This building was once a one-room school building. The school was converted into a library in 1978. It still has the original punched tin roof, maple floors and the school bell. It offers story time for the younger kids from 1:00pm until 1:45pm on Fridays. The only thing needed is pre-registration. It is open Wednesday from 1:00pm until 8:00pm and on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Recreation and Parks
Lebanon, New Jersey homeowners enjoy parks and many recreational activities including:
Memorial Park is considered the township center. The park is used by Lebanon Township Home owners for various activities including private parties. Camp Brett-Endeavor is a private Christian Youth Park. Round Valley Recreation Area includes the Round Valley Reservoir swimming area which was created by the construction of an earth dam across a narrow waterway on the west side of the reservoir, separating it from the main part of the reservoir. The reservoir covers over 2,000 acres and is approximately 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons and is stocked with lake trout. Point Mountain Reservour, as well as the Musconetcong Gorge, is part of the Musconetcong Mountain Range. Point Mountain, at 935 feet above sea level is the third highest point in the county. The name Point Mountain refers to the prominent crest that this property displays.
The County Parks Department acquired the first tract of land in 1995. Today, the park contains over 700 acres of prime forest, fields, streams and geological wonders. Miquin Woods Preserve of which much of the trails system consists of the old trail system created during the days of the Camp Watchung. Most of the trails are several feet wide and are very easy to hike. Biking and horseback riding is possible on most of the trail system. During the winter some of these trails can be used for cross-country skiing. Bouldering is not permitted within this park. Tettertown Preserve's 147 acres were acquired to protect one of the most significant natural areas in Hunterdon County. This park offers the solitude of a densely wooded area, including a variety of hardwoods, shrubs, and animal life, and the contrast of a spectacular rushing stream winding its way through the Ravine’s dramatic rock outcroppings. In 1999, the adjoining 155 acres, which is now called Mountain Farm Section, was purchased adding large fields and two ponds to the diversity of the park. Rare birds, such as Bobolinks, have been seen here, and a Bluebird trail is maintained by a volunteer. In 2004, the 233 acre, Crystal Springs Section was added, immediately across Pleasant Grove Road. As its name implies, Crystal Spring is an important source of water for New Jersey. Its 5 ponds represent the headwaters of the Spruce Run Creek, and is one of the primary sources for the reservoir of the same name. With the addition of smaller properties over time, the preserve now totals 686 acres. Voorhees State Park which includes an observatory and campsites.
are the pride of Lebanon Township Home owners and include:
Valley View (k-4)
Woodglen School (5-8)
Voorhees High School (9-12)
Lebanon Township, New Jersey Real Estate
If you are considering a move to Lebanon Township, New Jersey you can search for all home available at the Lebanon Township MLS System. Lebanon Township Real Estate offers a wide variety of homes including first time homebuyer communities to luxury homes.
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