Lincoln County, Administrative county in central North Carolina, US
Description
Lincoln County is an administrative division in central North Carolina that spans rolling terrain with lakes and agricultural land. The area sits between the Charlotte and Hickory metropolitan regions.
History
The North Carolina General Assembly created this county in 1778 and named it after the English city of Lincoln. This happened during the era of the American Revolution.
Culture
The Lincoln Cultural Center showcases work by local artists and tells stories of the region through exhibitions. Visitors can experience how the community expresses itself through art and remembrance of its past.
Practical
The county seat in Lincolnton connects to major roads US-321 and NC-27, linking drivers to larger cities. Proximity to Charlotte and nearby towns makes day trips easily accessible from here.
Did you know?
Lake Norman forms the eastern border and provides water for recreation and housing developments. This large body of water shapes the local landscape and draws people for swimming and boating.
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Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station
24.2 kmTucker's Grove Camp Meeting Ground
12.5 km
Ingleside
16 km
Pleasant Retreat Academy
3.4 kmWoodside
6 km
First United Methodist Church
3.3 kmMagnolia Grove
8.1 kmSalem Union Church and Cemetery
8.5 km
Reinhardt-Craig House, Kiln and Pottery Shop
21.1 km
Emanuel United Church of Christ
3.1 km
St. Luke's Church and Cemetery
3.1 kmMount Welcome
3.3 km
First Baptist Church
3 km
Old White Church Cemetery
3.4 km
Lincoln County Courthouse
3.4 km
Shadow Lawn
3.8 kmLoretz House
5.5 kmMethodist Church Cemetery
3.6 km
Lincolnton Commercial Historic District
3.4 km
Caldwell-Cobb-Love House
3.3 km
South Aspen Street Historic District
3.6 km
West Main Street Historic District
3.8 km
Laboratory Historic District
5.6 km
Lincolnton Recreation Department Youth Center
3.4 kmCentury Theatre
3.3 kmMotz Theatre
3.4 kmRivoli Theatre
3.4 kmWestport Golf Club
21.4 km
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