Lincoln, Indiana facts for kids
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Lincoln
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Cass County's location in Indiana
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 Lincoln, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| ZIP code |
46994
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| FIPS code | 18-43776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830328 |
Lincoln is a small, quiet place in Jackson Township, which is part of Cass County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or township.
The Story of Lincoln
Lincoln began its history in the year 1852. It started to grow when a new railroad line was built through the area. The community was named after its founder, a person named Theodore Lincoln.
A post office was opened in Lincoln in 1855. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1953.
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