The cedar of Lebanon was planted Dec. 15, 1899, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Washington's death. Norton said the sapling was obtained from the U.S. Botanic Garden and brought to Mount ...

BAROUK CEDAR FOREST, Lebanon — Walking among the cedars on a mountain slope in Lebanon feels like visiting the territory of primeval beings. Some of the oldest trees have been here for more than ...

Updated: Apr 6, 2023 / 11:06 AM CDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Cedars of Lebanon State Park will be expanding due to a new acquisition by a Middle Tennessee conservation group.

They point out with pride that Lebanon’s cedars are mentioned 103 times in the Bible. The trees are a symbol of Lebanon, pictured at the center of the national flag.

For Lebanon’s Christians, the cedars are sacred, these tough evergreen trees that survive the mountain’s harsh snowy winters. They point out with pride that Lebanon’s cedars are mentioned ...