Lincoln, Alabama Facts for Kids

Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. It became a city in 1911. In 2020, about 6,845 people lived there. The city was named after Major General Benjamin Lincoln. He was an American army leader during the Revolutionary War.

Lincoln is home to some famous places. These include the Talladega Superspeedway, a well-known race track. You can also find the International Motorsports Hall of Fame here. The Talladega Municipal Airport is also located in Lincoln.

Where is Lincoln Located?
Schools in Lincoln
Population and People
Major Industries
Famous People from Lincoln
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Where is Lincoln Located?

Lincoln is in Alabama, at coordinates 33.593156 degrees North and 86.138879 degrees West. It is a key location for jobs. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama is in Lincoln. This factory employs over 4,000 people. The famous Talladega Superspeedway race track is very close to the city. It is just off exit 173 on Interstate 20.

The city covers about 21.5 square miles (55.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.

Interstate 20 runs through the southern part of Lincoln. This highway connects Lincoln to other big cities. Birmingham is about 44 miles (71 km) to the west. Atlanta is about 106 miles (171 km) to the east. You can get into Lincoln from I-20 at exits 165 and 168. U.S. Route 78 also goes through the city. Alabama State Route 77 links Lincoln to Talladega, which is 13 miles (21 km) south.

Schools in Lincoln

Lincoln has three public schools. They are part of the Talladega County Board of Education. These schools are:

Lincoln Elementary School
Charles R. Drew Middle School
Lincoln High School, whose sports teams are called The Golden Bears.

A famous person, Burl S. Watson, was the first to graduate from Lincoln High School in 1912. He later became a top leader for the Cities Service Company.

There is also a special school for Japanese children. It is called the Birmingham Supplementary School Inc. (BSS). This school helps Japanese children living in the area keep up with their studies in Japanese. Its main office is at the Honda factory near Lincoln. Classes are held in Hoover. The school first opened in 2001.

Population and People

Lincoln has grown a lot over the years. Here is how the population has changed:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1920	498	—
1930	429	−13.9%
1940	420	−2.1%
1950	547	30.2%
1960	629	15.0%
1970	1,127	79.2%
1980	2,081	84.6%
1990	2,941	41.3%
2000	4,577	55.6%
2010	6,266	36.9%
2020	6,845	9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate

In 2010, there were 6,266 people living in Lincoln. About 73.3% of the people were White. Around 23.4% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average family in Lincoln had about 2.94 people. The median age of people in the city was 39.4 years. This means half the people were younger than 39.4, and half were older.

By 2020, the population grew to 6,845 people. The city had 2,546 households. Most people were White (about 68.78%). About 25.33% were Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.

Major Industries

One of the biggest employers in Lincoln is Honda. Their company, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, has a large factory here. As of 2020, this factory builds several popular Honda vehicles. These include the Honda Odyssey minivan. They also make the Honda Pilot SUV and the Honda Ridgeline pickup truck. The factory also produces the Honda J V6 engine.

Famous People from Lincoln

Several interesting people have connections to Lincoln:

Pleasant Crump: He was a veteran who fought in the American Civil War. He was one of the last known people to have served for the Confederacy.
Burl S. Watson: He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1912. He became the President and CEO of the Cities Service Company in the 1950s and 1960s.
Darrell Ingram and William (Bill) Brewer: These individuals were recognized as "Lincoln Legends" in the Talladega Daily Home newspaper for their contributions in 1968-1970.
William C. Sullivan: He served as the mayor of Lincoln. He also became a Circuit Judge in Talladega County.

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