Lincoln, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lincoln, Michigan
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| Village of Lincoln | |
Looking south along 2nd Street
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Location within Alcona County
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 Lincoln, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Lincoln, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Alcona |
| Townships | Gustin and Hawes |
| Platted | 1886 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) 20.95% |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 370.15/sq mi (142.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48742
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-47560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0630440 |
Lincoln is a small village located in Alcona County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 305 people lived here.
The village sits right on the edge between two areas called townships: Gustin Township to the south and Hawes Township to the north. The local ZIP Code (48742) covers a much larger area, including parts of other townships like Alcona, Caledonia, and Haynes.
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Exploring Lincoln's Geography
Lincoln covers a total area of about 1.05 square miles (2.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good portion is also water.
About 20.95% of the village's area is water. This includes parts of Brownlee Lake and Lincoln Lake, which have beautiful shorelines within the village.
Main Roads in Lincoln
- County-designated highway
F-41 is a main road that goes right through the village of Lincoln.
Lincoln's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 122 | — | |
| 1920 | 178 | 45.9% | |
| 1930 | 250 | 40.4% | |
| 1940 | 295 | 18.0% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 38.6% | |
| 1960 | 441 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 371 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 361 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 337 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 364 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 337 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 305 | −9.5% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960– 2000, 2010. | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the village of Lincoln had 337 people living in 160 households. About 82 of these households were families. The village had about 406 people per square mile.
Most residents (98.2%) were White. About 1.8% were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Households:
- 23.1% of households had children under 18.
- 37.5% were married couples.
- 8.1% had a female head of household with no husband.
- 5.6% had a male head of household with no wife.
- 48.8% were not families.
- 43.1% of households had only one person living there.
- 23.1% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.11 people, and the average family had 2.87 people. The average age in the village was 43.2 years.
- Age Groups:
- 19.6% were under 18.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 21.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 25.8% were 65 or older.
There were slightly more females (53.1%) than males (46.9%) in the village.
Learning in Lincoln: Schools
All students in the village of Lincoln attend schools that are part of the Alcona Community Schools district.
Fun Events and History in Lincoln
Lincoln hosts some special events and has interesting historical sites.
- The annual Alcona County Fair is held in Lincoln. It takes place at the Alcona Recreation Area site around the end of August.
The Historic Lincoln Train Depot
The Lincoln Train Depot was built in 1886. It was first called the "West Harrisville Depot." This building was part of the Detroit, Bay City and Alpena Railroad. Later, it became part of the Detroit and Mackinac Railway.
This depot is very important because it's the last one of its kind left in northeastern Michigan. It reminds us how much people used trains in Michigan's past. The depot is located on Lake Street at Fisk Street in downtown Lincoln. It served the community until 1929. Trains used to travel through Lincoln from the south and north, connecting to places like Ossineke and Alpena.
Today, the Lincoln Downtown Development Authority owns the depot. In December 1998, it was officially recognized as a Michigan Historic Site. You can visit the Train Depot from 1–4 pm, Monday through Friday.
The depot is also where "Depot Days" happens. This is a special event that raises money for the Alcona Historical Society. You can see a restored caboose (the last car on a freight train) and a switching engine (a small train engine used for moving cars) from the D&M Railway.
Other similar train depots from the D&M Railway can be found in Standish and Harrisville, Michigan.
News and Radio in Lincoln
Here's how people in Lincoln stay informed:
Newspapers
- The Alcona County Review is based in Harrisville. It has been serving the community since 1877.
- The Alpena News is a daily newspaper that covers much of northeastern lower peninsula of Michigan.
- You can also find daily editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News in the area.
Radio Stations
- WXTF-LP is a local radio station.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln (Míchigan) para niños
