Lincoln County, County in West Virginia, United States.
Lincoln County spans across 439 square miles of land in West Virginia, with mountains, valleys, and the Guyandotte River flowing through its territory.
The county formed on February 23, 1867, from parts of Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, and Putnam counties, naming it after President Abraham Lincoln.
The McComas family established the first agricultural settlement in 1799, initiating a tradition of farming that continues in the region today.
The county seat of Hamlin connects to major routes including U.S. Highway 119, providing access to neighboring regions and essential services.
The region experienced a transformation from tobacco cultivation to timber production after the Civil War, followed by natural gas discoveries.
Location: West Virginia
Inception: February 23, 1867
Capital city: Hamlin
Shares border with: Putnam County, Mingo County, Logan County, Boone County, Kanawha County, Cabell County, Wayne County
Website: http://lincolncountywv.org
GPS coordinates: 38.18000,-82.07000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:55
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