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Lincoln County

Founded 1779

Website http://www.lincolncounty.org

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 63,780. Its county seat is Lincolnton.

History

The county was formed in 1779 from the eastern part of Tryon County. It was named for Benjamin Lincoln, a general in the American Revolutionary War.Template:Citation needed

In 1782 the southeastern part of Burke County was annexed to Lincoln County. In 1841 parts of Lincoln County and Rutherford County were combined to form Cleveland County. In 1842 the northern third of Lincoln County became Catawba County. In 1846 the southern half of what was left of Lincoln County became Gaston County.

Townships

The county is divided into five townships: Catawba Springs, Howards Creek, Iron Station, Lincolnton, and North Brook.

Adjacent counties

• Catawba County, North Carolina - north
• Iredell County, North Carolina - northeast (water boundary only)
• Mecklenburg County, North Carolina - southeast
• Gaston County, North Carolina - south
• Cleveland County, North Carolina - west
• Burke County, North Carolina - northwest

Cities and towns

Map of Lincoln County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

• Boger City
• Denver
• Iron Station
• Lincolnton
• Lowesville
• Westport
• Vale

References

3. http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/welcome/schools.aspx

External links

• Lincoln County government official website

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