Lincolnton, County seat in Lincoln County, Georgia, United States
Description
Lincolnton is a small city in the center of Lincoln County, situated on fairly flat terrain. Downtown is anchored by Washington Street, where you will find public buildings and local businesses.
History
The city was founded in 1798 and named after General Benjamin Lincoln, who led Continental forces during the American Revolution. The timing of its founding fell during the period when the region was rebuilding after the war.
Culture
The Lincoln County School District maintains three educational institutions, serving students from pre-school through high school graduation.
Practical
U.S. Route 378 is the main road connecting Lincolnton to neighboring communities. State Route 79 reaches toward Elberton and State Route 43 goes toward Thomson if you want to explore the surrounding area.
Did you know?
The demographic makeup of Lincolnton includes 54.46 percent White residents and 40.61 percent Black or African American residents, according to census data.
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