Lincoln County

Lincoln County


Lincoln County was created in 1796 and named for General Benjamin Lincoln, who accepted the British surrender at Yorktown bringing to an end the Revolutionary War.

There are numerous historic buildings in Lincoln County. It was the first county in Georgia to have a county-wide listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Over 160 historic buildings in Lincoln County are listed in the National Register.

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Lincoln County Map

County Profile

Incorporated: February 20, 1796

Population: 8,348

Total Area: 211.1 Square miles

Cities and Towns

Lincolnton (County Seat)

Contact Information

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Address:

P.O. Box 340
Lincolnton, Georgia 30817-0340

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(706) 359-4444
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