Lebanon owes much of its commercial development to the Chenango Branch railroad. The largest local commerce involvement with the railroad was the milk and dairy industry allowing local farmers to gain access to the lucrative New York City markets where these products were shipped. With access to 'down state' markets, the local dairy farming industry became more viable and valuable helping sustain economic growth in this otherwise relatively isolated portion of New York State.

The milk station at Lebanon began in 1890 some 17 years after the Chenango Branch began operation and continued under various ownership until after the Chenango Branch ceased operation to Lebanon in 1937. It was reported that almost 100 local dairy operations delivered products to the Lebanon milk station.

We have been told that the former milk operation still stands today and will try to photograph it for posting here at a later time.