Lincoln County, Administrative county in South Dakota, United States.
Lincoln County extends across 1,499 square kilometers in southeastern South Dakota, with Canton serving as its administrative center and principal municipality.
The county was established in 1862 during the western territorial expansion and received its name to honor President Abraham Lincoln.
The county maintains agricultural traditions through multiple family farms, reflecting the connection between residents and the South Dakota plains.
The county provides governmental services from the courthouse in Canton, located at coordinates 43.28 latitude and -96.72 longitude.
The population grew from 7,125 residents in 1870 to 65,161 in 2020, marking one of the strongest demographic increases in South Dakota.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1862
Capital city: Canton
Shares border with: Minnehaha County, Lyon County, Sioux County, Union County, Clay County, Turner County
Website: http://lincolncountysd.org
GPS coordinates: 43.28000,-96.72000
Latest update: March 12, 2025 23:17
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Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
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South Dakota School for the Deaf
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