Lincolnton, County seat in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States.
Lincolnton sits northwest of Charlotte along the South Fork of the Catawba River, covering an area of 8.7 square miles at 261 meters elevation.
The Battle of Ramsour's Mill took place in June 1780 near present-day Lincolnton, where local militia forces defeated Loyalist troops during the American Revolution.
The Lincoln Cultural Center and Lincoln County Historical Association maintain collections documenting the region's textile manufacturing heritage and early settlement patterns.
The city center connects to three parks through the Cloninger Rail Trail system, offering residents and visitors multiple recreational opportunities within walking distance.
Michael Schenck established North Carolina's first textile mill in Lincolnton during 1813, initiating the area's long relationship with cotton processing.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1813
Elevation above the sea: 261 m
Website: http://www.ci.lincolnton.nc.us/
Website: http://ci.lincolnton.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 35.47417,-81.24278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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