Salute! Russell County Confederate Monument in Lebanon, Virginia! Lebanon, Virginia, is a small town in Russell County, nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. As the county seat, it has a population of about 3,500. The town was founded in 1818 and is known for its historic sites, including the Blackford Bridge, Carter Hill, and Stephen B. Quillen House, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Confederate monument features a Common Soldier statue, e