Lincoln, Maine facts for kids
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Lincoln, Maine
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 Lincoln, Maine
Location in Maine
Lincoln, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States of America | ||
| State | Maine | ||
| County | Penobscot | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 74.65 sq mi (193.34 km2) | ||
| • Land | 67.83 sq mi (175.68 km2) | ||
| • Water | 6.82 sq mi (17.66 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,853 | ||
| • Density | 71/sq mi (27.6/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
04457
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| Area code(s) | 207 | ||
| FIPS code | 23-39475 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0582559 | ||
Lincoln is a town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,853 people lived there. A special statue was put up in Lincoln in 2021 to honor Gary Gordon. He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. The statue is a 10-foot (3.0 m) tall bronze sculpture. It faces Gordon's grave at Park Street Cemetery.
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How Lincoln Got Its Name
Lincoln was named after Enoch Lincoln, who was the sixth governor of Maine. Before it was called Lincoln, the settlement had a different name: "Mattanawcook." The state government changed the name in 1829. You can still find the old name in the town's high school, which is called Mattanawcook Academy.
Geography of Lincoln
Lincoln grew up around a sawmill that used water power from the Penobscot River. This sawmill was on the east side of the river. The town covers a total area of about 74.65 square miles (193.34 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 67.83 square miles (175.68 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.82 square miles (17.66 square kilometers), is water.
Lincoln is also home to Rollins Mountain. The town is known for having many bodies of water. There are 13 different ponds located within the town's borders.
People of Lincoln
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 224 | — | |
| 1830 | 404 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,121 | 177.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,356 | 21.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,631 | 20.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,530 | −6.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,659 | 8.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,756 | 5.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,731 | −1.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,988 | 14.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,452 | 23.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,970 | 21.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,653 | 23.0% | |
| 1950 | 4,030 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,541 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,759 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 5,066 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,587 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,221 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,085 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,853 | −4.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 5,085 people living in Lincoln. These people lived in 2,045 households. About 1,415 of these were families. The town had about 75 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lincoln were White (97.1%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.3%) were married couples. About 11% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average age of people in Lincoln was 42.3 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Lincoln had 5,221 people. There were 2,108 households. Most people (98.35%) were White.
About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92 males.
Local Media
The town of Lincoln has its own local newspaper called the Lincoln News. It started in 1959. The newspaper is designed, produced, and printed right there in Lincoln.
Famous People from Lincoln
- Irene Gifford, who was a member of the Maine House of Representatives.
- Jeffery Gifford, who also served in the Maine House of Representatives for many years (2006–2022).
- Terry Gilpatrick, who was crowned Miss Maine in 1977.
- Gary Gordon, a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. He was killed in action in 1993.
- Samuel F. Hersey, a U.S. congressman who was also known as a "lumber baron" and gave a lot to charity.
- Ernest Holmes (1887–1960), who started the Religious Science movement.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (Maine) para niños
