Lincoln, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lincoln, Arkansas
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Lincoln City Square
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Apple Capital of Arkansas
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Location of Lincoln in Washington County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated city | November 23, 1907 |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • City | 2.89 sq mi (7.49 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 2,294 |
| • Density | 800.42/sq mi (309.05/km2) |
| • Metro | 534,904 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72744
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| Area code | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-39970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404930 |
| Website | www.lincolnarkansas.com |
| NWA metro population as of 2019 | |
Lincoln is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,294 people lived there. It is part of the larger Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area.
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Discovering Lincoln's Past
How Lincoln Began
People first started settling in the Lincoln area in the late 1820s. It was first called Blackjack because of the blackjack oak trees used to build the first school. Joseph Carter opened the first store there in 1874. Another community, Mt. Hayes, started nearby in 1877.
These small settlements grew closer over time. In 1884, they tried to get a post office for Carter's store. They wanted to call it Georgetown, but the postal service said no. There was already a Georgetown in White County, Arkansas. Carter then suggested the name Lincoln. He said he picked it randomly, but some people thought he wanted to name it after Abraham Lincoln. This was a sensitive topic after the Civil War.
Lincoln officially became a city on November 23, 1907. This happened when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (also known as the Frisco) planned to build a train line through the area.
Exploring Lincoln's Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lincoln covers about 2.87 square miles (7.42 square kilometers) of land.
The city is about 25 miles southwest of Fayetteville. It is also about eight miles east of the border with Oklahoma.
Natural Areas and Parks
Lincoln Lake is a beautiful park located a few miles north of the city. It covers 400 acres and includes a 90-acre lake. The lake used to provide water for the city.
Today, the park has 8 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. You can also go fishing and use non-motorized boats on the lake.
The Northwest Arkansas Region
Lincoln is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. This area includes three counties: Benton, Madison, and Washington. In 2000, about 347,045 people lived here. By 2010, the population grew to 463,204, which is a big increase!
The cities in this region have grown together along Interstate 49. Northwest Arkansas has been one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States for over ten years.
Lincoln's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 292 | — | |
| 1920 | 534 | 82.9% | |
| 1930 | 687 | 28.7% | |
| 1940 | 720 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 771 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 820 | 6.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,023 | 24.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,422 | 39.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,460 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,752 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,249 | 28.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,294 | 2.0% | |
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Education and Learning in Lincoln
Schools for Kids and Teens
The Lincoln Consolidated School District serves the community. Students attend Lincoln High School and graduate from there. A new high school and sports complex were built in 2012.
Libraries for Everyone
The Lincoln Public Library was rebuilt and is now a modern space. It is over 10,200 square feet and has many computers, tablets, and laptops for public use. The library also has meeting rooms, a demonstration kitchen, and a special section for learning about family history. Free internet is available, even outside in the town square. The library is part of the Washington County Library System.
Lincoln's Culture and Events
Lincoln is home to the Arkansas Country Doctor Museum. This museum has a collection of old medical tools and items from the 1930s to the 1980s.
Fun Annual Events
The Lincoln Riding Club has hosted an annual rodeo since 1953. This three-day event starts with a parade. It usually includes exciting activities like bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and steer wrestling. There's also a beauty pageant and a street dance.
Lincoln also hosts the Arkansas Apple Festival every year since 1976. It takes place during the first weekend of October. This festival celebrates the area's history of growing apples. Vendors sell food, arts, and crafts from the Ozarks in downtown Lincoln.
Local apple farmers developed some special types of apples in the area:
- Collins' Red (also called Collins, Champion Red, Champion, Reagan's Red)—This apple was found by chance near Lincoln. It became popular around 1886. It's a well-colored fruit that stores well.
- Howard Sweet—This apple likely came from a nursery after the Civil War. It was grown near Cincinnati, Arkansas. It's a sweet, colorful dessert apple.
- Oliver Red (also called Oliver, Senator)—This apple started in Washington County. It has yellow skin with bright red. It's picked in early September and is a good dessert apple.
Getting Around Lincoln
As of 2023, there are no regular bus routes in Lincoln. However, Ozark Regional Transit offers a service where you can call for a ride. For longer trips, the nearest intercity bus service is Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville.
Lincoln in Movies
The movie Minari is set in Lincoln. This film tells a story inspired by director Lee Isaac Chung's childhood. It's about a family of South Korean immigrants who try to start a farm in rural America during the 1980s. The movie was filmed on a ranch near Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Famous People from Lincoln
- Lee Isaac Chung is an American film director and screenwriter. His first movie, Munyurangabo (2007), was shown at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
- Ryan Mallett was a professional football player (quarterback) for the National Football League and the Arkansas Razorbacks. He went to elementary school in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. His father was a coach there, and his mother was a teacher.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (Arkansas) para niños
